I had dreamed
that by now
I wouldn’t feel the chill
under my skin anymore.
I imagined by now
I would have
warmed it away.
How many days,
eyes closed
raised to the sun,
will it take?
I feel the restlessness
rustling
unfolding
unwinding
with every drop.
I cannot fly
with wet wings.
Apr 2, 2019
Apr 2, 2019 at 2:41 PM UTC
I had dreamed
that by now
I wouldn’t feel the chill
under my skin anymore.
I imagined by now
I would have
warmed it away.
How many days,
eyes closed
raised to the sun,
will it take?
I feel the restlessness
rustling
unfolding
unwinding
with every drop.
I cannot fly
with wet wings.