He is composed of tiny fragments of light
the way sunshine sneaks around tree branches
makes patches on the forest floor and
Hey there, I love you again, and
You want to ice skate but
the lake hasn't quite frozen over yet
The sky is ominous, full lips of a cloud
kiss freezing rain down on me, cleanse me
it's like when you get your eyes dilated at the eye doctor's
and they tell you to keep those sunglasses on
or else the lights will be too bright.
Fuzzy shapes and black tears,
how I remember you is sitting on my couch and
swinging down
Trapeze artists and monkeys and skydivers
have never felt the elation and fear that I felt
Coming to land on your chest
between the wings of your ribcage
I used to brush the tip of my nose
against the inside of your neck when I hugged you
Your skin was cold, pink, silk
I imagine standing at a crossroads in the forest,
you stand before one path, arms raised, looking up
It begins to snow
The trees are so green, it's summer
and the snowflakes are refreshing
It turns to sleet as you look at me
I want to dive into you and fling
my weighted arms around your fragile torso
Hug you like crushing me to pieces
