i remember you when things were better.
the numb sting of winter
wind, his open window and the way
the warmth of his eyes melted
my coldness.

the rain came, but
i didn't mind.
we had an hour left together
before the city lights swallowed
you
and all the constellations.
in a moment,
the noir sky turned grey
and then we were home.

somehow we're the same, with
that outer glow that's
seemingly warm -
but
the inside is cool, and
hollow.

i think of you fondly,
every day.