its healthy to remember
how well these fires
burn

to get right underneath
your clever skin
will take more determination
than anyone could ever
create
on trembling nerves
& a lack of hope
for your confusing seduction

its time for another party
as well as a change of
scenery
& scent

drive me to the
darkest desert
& I'll drink to our
getaway
with the top down
& my feet
as naked as your
neck against my
liquored lips

I can't afford
fear
all I have left are
pennies
salvaged only for your
thoughts
& the sweet, sweet
laughter
dancing like a broken
record
that I cannot find the
energy to turn off

I see you in my
sleep
& the mornings after
are so unbearable

I'm terrified you
might
feel the same