If the universe is kind
you will find me
beneath the fluorescents
where suitcases sigh
and strangers pass
not looking us twice.

I will take you by the waist
keep us close with earbuds to share
and the world reduced to a song
that was always meant for this moment.

We will dance,
right there and now—
so slow
between the flight announcements
and all the places
we have been before this.

John sings—
... I want you so bad
I’ll go back on the things I believe...

and I swear
nothing matters more
because there is no past
no before—
only this song
this touch—
this ache
that feels home.

... there I just said it
I'm scared you'll forget about me...