I see eyes
in the night.
you were right about the stars
each one is a setting sun.
wake the earth with reason.
fall as fast as I please.
years are leaves.
I write all of this down while you sleep.
I wasn't born
in the same town as you.
take your time.
better yet take mine.
the sounds are so menacing
and my sins are interesting.
the word Cherish
does not do these nights justice.
a smile slowly forming
while you talk with your hands.
in sheets, our hearts beat.
this is not make believe.
I see eyes
in the night.
you were right about the stars
each one is a setting sun.