September 17 2026

My brain, split apart
You have my whole heart.
I'm as red as I'll ever be, ripe.
bright, in a flash
grown like a flame from a spark

My fear sends tremors as much as always
but the weight of this love can't help but
settle itself on the floor before you
Slowly, without noticing
We will let this world devour us both

hand in hand
visceral

You are sleeping behind me
When you wake, even if only for a moment,
your voice crackles delightfully against my ears
and your lips graze the top of my head
Bliss!
I don't know how to not feel like I'm in a dream
I don't know how to love without
digging in my teeth
I don't have to beg you not to leave
so what should I beg for?
Please?

I hope one day
the nightmares don't make me cry
and you hold me in the morning
while I smile