we take a walk
in the woods

stepping on
our shadows

breaking sticks
and throwing
stones

whispering words
that never hurt us

we hold hands
and wait long enough

for a black turtle
to cross our path

Nicotine clouds float towards the
night sky,
masking the hazy galaxy.
The galaxy that shines so bright in your eyes.
Stars static,
tiny dots of white paint on a darkened canvas.
Arms around my waist,
I am calm.
Your eyes alone speak the the words of a million prophets.
Your contagious smile illuminating the sky.
Bliss comes in no form more pure than this
From here, I can see the world,
but the world is what you mean to me.
This is what happiness is, now I know.
You make me feel emotions so strong,
the human race is yet to name them.
One star shines brighter than the rest, it is you.
The light of my life, the star in my darkest skies.

- VI -

i was a pretty flower
in the sun

you came
and picked me
by the roots

i was so happy
and i gladly sat
in your windowsill
admiring the view

you stopped
watering me
and the clouds
covered the sun

but i didn't die
i grew spines