i. tear the last pages of a memory serving to make me space out like the other night before

ii. have a digestible evening once served with wine, now with only a sip of fake untested usefulness

iii. quietly place my hand over your warm inflections or just absorb what was an embrace... if you let me

iv. avoid staring at people sitting in parkway benches. please don't litter. i'm tired of being alone

v. i was hoping to say "i miss you" but the words seem to not flow through as intended. sorry, i wasn't ready for your glow.