Inasmuch as I want to
completely detach you
from me
I can not

the same way I couldn't possibly make
what we had-
what was there
down to the dusty pieces-
any less sweet
because when I opened the door for you
and I was greeted by gentle 7 am sun rays
that were all you
I knew starry nights couldn't compete

the same way I couldn't possibly make
you choose to stay