every word that slips from my mouth
every sentence uttered under my breath
they're all for you,
I take refuge in those who see us.
if only you could see me
in my new lucky overalls, we would be
together at last, a drunken night and a fast
don't take my seriousness to heart
for I'm in a solemn place
and although I complain, although I whine to you
it's your lightheartedness that's pulling me through
so never quit, never give up on me
propose like it's the first time, every time
making room for new ways. . .
delay your tired eyes
so I can savor a moment so rare.
and whatever you do, never say "I love you,"
because I'm young, and you're a typical dreamboat
and not until we are 48 and wiser than now,
we can turn our strong feelings into love somehow.
01-14-19