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By Star of David Date: 2011 Oct 21 Comment on this Work [[2011.10.21.10.39.28763]] |
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As luck would have it, We met again in a crowded room. Your friend turned to us and said: “Do you two know each other?” This is what I wanted to say: I know every inch of the man behind that face. I know how his lips shape around a kiss. I know what it is to love and be loved by him. I know what it’s like when he’s asleep. I know those hands, his scent, his breathing. We’ve kept each other safe when we’re reeling. I know what it feels like to bite him. When he cries I know how he shakes. He’s held my heart to keep it from breaking And I can still see the thoughts in his head. So I wasn’t surprised that neither you nor I Turned to your friend when we said “yes” And then we couldn’t help but smile. As luck would have it, We met again in a crowded room. |