I.
safe respite from a scary movie
i woke with bags under my eyes
heartbeats under dryer sheets
II.
you could carry me quite far
i loved for you to grasp my hands
they smelled of sweat and cinnamon
III.
first cigarette sixth kiss
you wrote me notes, i burnt them all
of you i do not speak
IV.
you whispered as i wore
your granite jacket; i have yet to tell you that
it's been my favorite color since
V.
you were damp new leaves
weathering fall's best storm
and i destroyed you just as completely
VI.
wet rain long fingers
i rest and watch you speak
i believe
you may be
the final sequence