Nuzzle by April StaleI feel for your jaw
Memorize the shape
Cradle it with my hand
Only lightly
As we nuzzle noses, my favorite is when
We’re utterly still, noses touching
We get to know each other
In the way that words
Don't understand
Your smile is what I love most
I feel your lips to know the shape
Study the details of your teeth...
My eyes are heavy bricks
Don’t let me fall asleep
I can't stand less time
with you
The clock won’t slow down
In fact I think it’s speeding up
I
never
choose
reality
over
dreams
But with you
I do
I’ve slowly forgotten what I learned that day
Jaw
Nose
Smile
Teeth
I’ll hold on to details as long as I can
But time won’t let me keep them
I hold on until my knuckles turn white
Hands ache to let go
Let go...
The sun breaks through this peaceful night
I cling to my dream
Don't want to leave yet
The clock won’t slow down
In fact I think it’s speeding up
I
never
choose
reality
over
dreams
But with you
I do 06/30/2017 Posted on 06/30/2017 Copyright © 2024 April Stale
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