I hope you found someone
to wander with you down the dark alleys
away from the bright lights, the happy music
that play out on the concourse.

Someone who asks about the stains on the wall
that leak through from behind the doors
you don't mention to guests.

Someone who's more interested in how it works
than how it looks.

I hope you've found someone
who'll help you find beauty
in all the bits
you seem too ashamed
to look at.