warmth seeped through today
as we spoke of menthol trees,
steamy breath and early sneezes
how ironic is that
laying my head down
for a sudden summer
and you there
breathing deeper than snow
ready to take on the day
all the upside of language
won't make the difference of an ocean
space i can't reach over
place a hand so you know i am there
you said you held my aroma
breathing deeply, i was with you,
made you take one glance
the sigh hears you slump
for the taste of me
more regretful is
i can never heal the tears
the ones that fall
breaking like glass menageries
on a sand covered shore
wish me a winter will you
so i don't have to look back
so i don't have to live inside
this serious summer sun



Thanks Buddy
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