Eyeless In Gaza - At Arms Length

Hesitant hand
Simplistic
Wondering the value
Of taut lips pursed
In dispute
The frightened
Qualities
Dormant in defence

Oh, wary now
In caution
Standing at arms
Length
Holding at bay

Anxious display
Suspicious irritant
Superceded
Subdued
The staid reassurance
Of plain day-to-day

Oh, condemnation
Admit only unreal
Moving play-
Oh, wary now
In caution
Standing at arms
Length
Holding at bay-