1253

in this time
what have we learned?
the proper way to keep quiet?
then what’s that buzzing
between my ears?
did we learn the right language?
isn’t it a shame I’m understanding
your tongue best when I
can’t see it form words?
or are we figuring out we
can make it alone?
do you hope not just as I do?
do you understand the sticky fear
of rejection living between
your numbers?
are you finding you have stronger
ties than me?
would you give them up like I
now would?
would you work out the slow
math with me?
do you understand it wasn’t
reluctance?
have you found it lighter?
would you believe me
if I told you I’d live
inside your chest
and tear apart my own boat to wade
beside you?
would you agree this feels
different?