Constrained

Constrained

Your crystal-clear body

in the sunlight

still in its dream stage.

I stop to pick up your breath

and hear other songs.

You stand by a window and sulk.           

I reassure you there is nothing

to worry about. Your eyes sink

to the ground as I walk away.

A tear descends on daybreak.

For your benefit forgetfulness

and passion remain tattered.

I leave you in the middle of your moment

and come back to mine. I set aside

this fool’s paradise

and revert to being a name.