my mind jumps rope
from you to him to her to them
sometimes tripping
sometimes double skipping
no need to catch my breath
you’re there each time
the hot rain
cools my cheeks
you’re there each time
the bedroom plants are watered
from the outside
i’ve stopped stalking storms
sometimes retreating
sometimes greeting
they find me tying knots
you’re there each time
a 5 7 5 for e
October 16, 2020
peering through thick glass your back to me is waiting any news at all? running down broad steps into your brotherly arms crying without breath!
