Open City

In war, in the event of the imminent capture of a city, the government/military structure of the nation that controls the city will sometimes declare it an open city, thus announcing that they have abandoned all defensive efforts. The attacking armies of the opposing military will then be expected not to bomb or otherwise attack the city, but simply march in. The concept aims at protecting the historic landmarks and civilians who remain from an unnecessary battle.

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How do one protect himself from the pressures of attachment? Does he need to openly tell the other of his romantic desires? Does he have to assert himself and make sure the other knows of his undying presence? Does he need to fling himself in some other guy's arms to lessen the intensity of being attracted to just one? Does he have to engage in bed-hopping, hoping that one of his partners would turn out to be a fine distraction?

There are many ways of self-preservation, but the choices doesn't guarantee of any peace.

Thus, we explore the possibilities of protecting ourselves by declaring me an open city. In this way, we can continue expressing our affection without complicating our intentions with direct attachments. We shall speak of our longings until the other retreats from our presence; We shall spare ourselves from appeasing someone, for our goal will never be to get accepted.

It will be the other who would recognize us in their own manner.

Whoever acknowledges us will be the one we shall faithfully protect. There will be no expectations, nor us imposing our will.

Any military force could station themselves in our citadel.

While we entrust our heart in places beyond reach.

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Habang nag-iinuman, naikuwento ko sa aking kasama ang tungkol sa crossing the line. Isang torrid kiss lang ang kailangan para tuluyan akong bumagsak sa isang tao. Sa mga pagkakataong nangyayari ito, madalas ay kasabay noon ang pagbubukas ko ng puso.

Hindi ko ugali ang manguna at dahil wala sa diskarte ko ang gumawa ng first move, hinayaan kong mga mata ng aking kainuman ang siyang mang-akit upang sarili ay isuko. Sa banyo sa loob ng Serenda, nagkasabay kaming umihi. Mga mata namin ay nagtama matapos maghugas ng kamay.

Dinaan sa pasimpleng ngiti.

At dahan-dahang paglalapit ng katawan.

Hindi ko namalayan magkalapat na pala ang aming mga labi.