you packed your bags
and i gave you the freshly-printed plane ticket
and the taxi guy honked in front of the house
and you gave me an endearing look
and told me you’ll miss me and you’ll update me
every step of the way

and pulled me by my back toward you and
lightly kissed my lips and
you walked to the door and

held the brass **** with sadness
and i didn’t let go
of your hand..




kiss me harder before you go