In a sea of faces,
would you recognize me?

We can jump right in and swim in circles,
occasionally side glancing the other.

We'll play a game of cat & mouse,
will you do your best to find me?

Would you wade through the masses
of cheeks and elbows,
to meet my icy gaze
from across the way?

Would you tire yourself
to cross the mounds of
skin bags filled with bones?

Just for plain ol' me?

If I'm the one,
your heart desires
I'll wait for you
on this side.

But may I warn you my darling,
time is of the essence.

-Alicia Hubert