BREATHLESS

 In my sleep I’m running running through the hills past the field of palm trees through the backyard door…

 In my life I’m stalling stalling with fever cold chill realization I don’t want to care.

 In your heart I’m bleeding bleeding hungry hunger for you who I  adore.

 In your eyes a blue jay rattle calling calling the homestretch I pace through my lair.

 In my waking hours I clutch on to mirrors reflecting backward motions crawling crawling on the floor.

 In your moonshine glance I see blaring blaring visions my moodiness the peak and valley where I lay myself bare.

 In your arms I jitter with restless thoughts spinning spinning far away from how desperately I want you more…

 In the afternoon sunlight I am catching glimpses catching catching your kisses -- planting planting new ground.

 In the hum of sunset my beating my beating fearful drums fade.

 In your grip my running running ceases -- non-existent is sound.

 In your promise promising promising I am made.