I’ve seen the red river…
I love you modestly;
Though my legs wandered off-
My mouth laid dreams to where you are.
So effortlessly
That when you sleep-
My eyes, too, close.

That infinite night.

And nights, they have you colliding like salt water;
These slow Autumns and street lamps…
Every moment carries you to me
As if every tide exists.
May I once again fall in love with you
Over whistling winds and sand;
Once again receiving the warmth
That laid waiting for me in your outstretched hand.

My heart is heavier than wet leaves
And muddy hair…
Your caress unraveled such delicate words-
Where out towards the depths
Your eyes matched with the sea…
I felt something deeper than pain
When I forced you free.
I’ve reciprocated your desire-
Never knew from when or where,
If I did not exist for you or your breath-
I’d no longer sleep…
No longer inspire.

For my whole body-
Knees, waist, and earth
Crave your voice.
I ache…crave your taste
As the sunrise you once
Devoured peacefully off my fingernails.