memory has a habit of scattering
in the slight turbulence that ripples my mind
when i think too hard.

the residual effect of rememberance
is something like bleeding

perfect in closed spaces
and something that you only show
for those closer than skin.

and i would wrap you in my own to keep you warm,
letting memory spill and slide away
to cling to someone else's shoes and leave
the outline of unfamiliar
somewhere i shouldn't be.

i would if i could remember your face.

12/07/2007

Posted on 12/08/2007
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