Sunday, December 21, 2014

For Brother

"This is perfect for us,"
you say,
turning up the radio.

It blares
too confident
into the night,
daring me 
to match my own
with its 
boldness.

For just this moment,
I can.

Breathe deep,
feel it surge
through.

Infinity 
bathes us in
yellow street light
that zips
through car windows
onto my legs;
briefly
we are invincible
because of 
mutual
understanding. 

My tongue
tries to find
grateful thoughts
to express
meaning,
sanctify
moment,
cement
thought. 

But
words clunk
against my teeth,
leave me
open mouthed,
gasping.

You're singing now,
so I join.

Hollow
pop songs,
but singing them
with you
makes them
worth something.

Makes me
realize
what you 
mean
to me,
what
me
means 
to you.  

I will lose this feeling
too quickly.
This utter bliss
of
knowing you,
knowing my own,
fully,
deliciously
whole. 

Slide an
IV 
swiftly
into my veins.
Give it to me,
please. 
Never
stop. 

It tastes like
late night 
car rides,
loud pop,
bad harmonies,
and the familiar comfort

of you. 

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