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It cannot be done! 

Too many hurdles to ascend

Too many reasons to say no

Too many fences to fortify and mend 

It shouldn't even be considered!

Unproven, ill-equipped, forlorn

these bonds broken far more

than the sweat equity warns

It makes no sense!

Families at each other's throats 

grasping at insults not yet thrown 

yet woefully unaware of the real dirt

It's only going to hurt!

Reputations cash in so often

Expectations far from lofty 

when the marrow doesn't emulate the skin

But does she need you?

Yes

Do you need her?

I just might

So can you do it?

I must