Chrysalis

She pulls away now. Her face

in motion, my hand remaining

to find new warmth when she’s gone.

/

If I was better I’d hold the moment

like they tell me to, watch it change,

run toward some better then but

still love the is, as a friend,

a partner, an old flame

smiling as they walk by.

/

Dim light, her smell, hot sheets,

warm hands, the urge

to face the other side of the bed-- drink

cool water, send her away, draw

the windows and be cold.

/

chrysalis beautiful walled

empty palace place

change me. I can feel it,

thank god I still feel it,

it’s all I can do to keep myself

these days.

/

when I’m ready I’ll

come to you: three moons and

perfect burning scarlet, hold on

my love, hold on, it’s

a long way down.

/

chrysalis beautiful walled

I’ll leave when I’m Abel

chrysalis beautiful walled

I’ll play you chopin

/

Chrysalis beautiful walled

Change me.

/

(A beat.)

(A pulse.)

/

An opening.

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