A lover
I need 
to wipe 
away the
grime of
day to
slather me
with affection 
as though 
I was
a piece 
of bread 
and he 
the jam

Sometimes no matter 
how hard I
try nor how
often before I 
have I just 
can’t seem to 
find first gear
so I sit
here idling in 
neutral in my
driveway all gussied 
up with places 
to go knowing 
I’ll never get 

Far away 
I go
distance between 
some things 
best left
unheard for 
most things 
will never 
be unsaid 
if you 
want which
you won’t 
I’ll be 
there for 
here is
for you 

I don’t know 
if it’s the 
flame or ember
that warms me 
so long after 
one promised me
so much light 
while the other 
ever lasting comfort 
I’ll just sit
here and wonder 

There’s a rhythm 
here at night 
beyond the lights 
that shimmer outside 
closer to music 
candles and clock
fireplace and lamps 
they all move 
me and carry
me far away 
and yet closer 
to you in
their dancing light