A moment
To step back
The dinging and ringing
Of keep up, step ahead
Launch right into it
Brings a glimmer
Already
Of soft clear fresh air.

A glass of red wine
Perhaps two
Baby left both bottles
And all the groceries behind
Not to say bye *****
I'm leavin'
But to say without even needing to
Enjoy my darling, for you
And for us.

Busy work
Lots of focused busy work
This hat I've never worn before
Remember the orders of tea
Handed one, two, three
Sharpies and razor blade cut
Specificity, acute instructions
No need to snap a picture
Lets just do it.

Caught red handed
In the midst of December
But baby, I don't stray
I'm just scared
So I'll nestle some eggs
Fertilize my own garden
Not as a reactionary battle cry
Or for the times I feel alone at night
But because its just gonna be okay
We gonna be okay

What I hope not to be
Just as a romanticized emblem
Or glorified puppy love
But for always
Because its us.