fumble with me
through this lifetime
and if we happen to get a next
fumble with me again
there's only so many times
my breath can synch with yours
until I believe we are breathing
to sustain each other
there's only so many times
my eyes can comfortably meet yours
before I say
this must be forever
or at least for a while
this unbalanced, uncoordinated dance
we do
that's actually something exquisite
the most beautiful thing i've ever
seen
that's what i am
what you are
what anyone wants
to be seen
About the Creator
River Joy
I make things with paint and words and light. I was once described as an asshole with Mr. Rogers vibes.
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So beautiful and you've done it in such simple language, which makes it land all the the harder.
This is beautiful!
River, this poem made me ache! It contains such a lovely sentiment. I often wonder if the “what-ifs” of my love life will repeat or get another chance in another lifetime.