We used to measure the strings of hope that bounded our hearts together
Side by side among one another
The open roads more promising than the edges we would paint over
Time was forgiving, slow like honey
Whirlwinds of smoke devoured by the wind
Fire escapes to rest our bodies on
My head protected by your hand, melting into your lap
Exploring through a blinded trance
Dancing past drops of condensation trickling from cooling units
Emergency exits blinked loud with way and reason
Each warning sign ignored with sweet temptation
Aug 1, 2019
Aug 1, 2019 at 11:40 AM UTC
We used to measure the strings of hope that bounded our hearts together
Side by side among one another
The open roads more promising than the edges we would paint over
Time was forgiving, slow like honey
Whirlwinds of smoke devoured by the wind
Fire escapes to rest our bodies on
My head protected by your hand, melting into your lap
Exploring through a blinded trance
Dancing past drops of condensation trickling from cooling units
Emergency exits blinked loud with way and reason
Each warning sign ignored with sweet temptation
Request permission to use this poem