Hold my skin like a pebble from the creek
And feel its warm curves
And its etched ridges
And admire how it was worn down

I’ll stare up
Watching you memorize me
Waiting for you to see what I see
Until you let me look at you

If you skip me
You’ll know I’m not flat
And you’ll find me again this time tomorrow
And ill forgive you

If you drop me
I may crack and I may crumble
But a large piece of me will remain
Unscathed

If you keep me
And turn me thrice over for good luck
And carry me with you
I’ll teach you a lesson that you won’t soon forget  

But if you do skip me
And if you do drop me
And if you do keep me
You will still leave your imprint  

And I can promise you
I’ll keep it