But dear,
you don't owe
the world an
explanation
of why
you built
that wall.

the right ones
will know
without
a single word.

Signs of breakdown,
imperceptible, at first.
I'm sad but put forward
a false reason.

I could not tell her she was obese,
So I told her,
She was in perfect shape,
For a circle.
5/11/2020

They never saw my lover’s face,
   They only know our love was brief,
Wearing awhile a windy grace
   And passing like an autumn leaf.

They wonder why I do not weep,
   They think it strange that I can sing,
They say, “Her love was scarcely deep
   Since it has left so slight a sting.”

They never saw my love, nor knew
   That in my heart’s most secret place
I pity them as angels do

   Men who have never seen God’s face.

i betray myself every night,
when i sneak off
and see you in my dreams.