Safety is subjective
A gift you cannot give
A culture that you cultivate
A life you choose to live
Safety is immeasurable
The warmth of measured breath
The pressure of your nose on mine
The time that stretched and stretched.
We pulled apart, with stunning wit
You told me "that was gay."
I said "I'd sacrifice tomorrow
To stay here in today."
Today where lips and hearts have sound
But still uncertain sense
Today where questions passed around
The present future tense
Today where what we are is true
Though truly undefined
Today where futures freeze before,
Waiting in the rime
Today where even if we haven't
Shared a wanted kiss
Tomorrow hasn't happened yet
Safe in present bliss.
Dec 20, 2025
Dec 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM UTC
Safety is subjective
A gift you cannot give
A culture that you cultivate
A life you choose to live
Safety is immeasurable
The warmth of measured breath
The pressure of your nose on mine
The time that stretched and stretched.
We pulled apart, with stunning wit
You told me "that was gay."
I said "I'd sacrifice tomorrow
To stay here in today."
Today where lips and hearts have sound
But still uncertain sense
Today where questions passed around
The present future tense
Today where what we are is true
Though truly undefined
Today where futures freeze before,
Waiting in the rime
Today where even if we haven't
Shared a wanted kiss
Tomorrow hasn't happened yet
Safe in present bliss.
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