heartsprained
push against a wall
momentary relief
too many thoughts
distraction not an option
everything explained
but still dull pain
punctuated by sharpness

a smile that just stays
live a whole life in an hour
what a lovely experience

watch a movie
lose a dog
drive across the state
come home
think about a cat
cry

the sun is my lover
I call her sunshine
I admire her all day
I’m among the many
but when night comes
she leaves the sky
to be with me
her touch is pure warmth
I find it hard to look at her
she’s beautiful and bright
her skin radiates
her eyes glow
her laugh bubbles
my head floats about her
my lips press against hers
my skin tingles
we laugh through the night
and she shines for me
but in the morning always
she dutifully shines for the world
and that makes her lovelier

lie still
pretend
to myself
that I’m there
no focus
all frenzy
wow

I’ll call you
from my window
lean on the sill
stare at the sky
hope to hear
something, anything