I stood by
and watched
as you
enveloped my heart
and conquered my soul

and I felt the storm stirring
behind the lids of my
eyes
(and the lightening)
(and the thunder)
at the tip of your
tongue

And when the floodgates finally
collapsed
and the waters grew taller
I escaped from your
lungs
and found shelter
in your bones

There are few things in life that
I am certain of
like,
I am certain the sun will rise tomorrow and
I am certain the grass will grow and
the map will tell you to go north
and the compass will point
east

and if I see your name again I know
(it's all in my head)
so I will change my course for solitude
and search for happiness
on different shores.