symbiosis.

we both knew I wasn’t enough

but how do you tell the dog to stop barking

the past to stop sneaking around the corner

studying us through the open door

how do you toss the key out the window

and leave that beauty standing alone

while you drive out past the pond

your windows down, half of a moon

reflecting in the dark glass

how do you leave with longing

screaming in your head

knowing the clock is a filthy liar

how do you not comprehend

that merciful gift

that arrived on your back doorstep

disguising itself as something tender

how do you pass time with ideal comfort

and still abandon all of your reason

© 9.22.2016 heather brager