Embrace by Billy Collins

You know the parlor trick. 
wrap your arms around your own body 
and from the back it looks like 
someone is embracing you 
her hands grasping your shirt 
her fingernails teasing your neck 
from the front it is another story 
you never looked so alone 
your crossed elbows and screwy grin 
you could be waiting for a tailor 
to fit you with a straight jacket 
one that would hold you really tight.

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