sit beside me
as i am heavy with the reflection
of what i am, what i seem of be;
as if this body might be the solution
of what you seek.
Will you look me over
for something more perfect?
the slight change of light between now
and later. Of someone who lies
without knowing you?
will you lie beside me
as you exhale the breath that signals
your surrender?
will you choose
to be beside me?
.–.
sit beside me
and weigh the nuances
of what i seem to be and what i am;
hold this body as if it might be the solution
to what we seek.
look me over
and let me show you the flaws,
the changes between then now & later.
or would you rather someone
who knows you not?
will you lie beside me
& exhale the breath that signals surrender,
realizing that i’ve been waiting?
-Revised April 16, 2011
