changing

there are things I do because i am me
fighting the infeasibility of campus construction
addressing the relentless tide of student nothings
leaning into the loneliest, happiest of afternoons
waking up at dawn to feel worthy
sharing the world with you

a lone aspen was ringed by a street light
last night
lazy leaves see-sawed down
my new boots kept their distance
sometimes the way the leaves break the light
reminds me of you and i don't know how to look away

there are things i do because of us
i don't look at roots the same way
or the balance of my 401k
the sadness of dressing has gone
i stay in bed on Sunday mornings
sharing the world with you

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