Treasures

they gave me their treasures on the street
his good word
bad teeth
her song
and cleaning

Lakeside painted kites in the sunrise

maybe morning was necessary
shedding skin
shedding sins
changing seasons
the clouds are pushing for spring
leaving my skies
winter's leaving my life
i need you to melt
i'll wait it out
but gray should only stay
for so long
i need blue
and warm skin
darker by july
december through march
this is goodbye

Twice removed

i put them on my window ledge
they were for him
they almost lived
they were forget-me-nots
but i forgot

Arizona left behind

those thirty miles were our last
you went too far
never looked back
my shoes were small
my steps were few
i got tired of chasing
the idea
of you
let's just be memories
gray skies and car rides
i'll be your stranger
and you can be mine

distance suits us best.

Dear,_______

These connections are loosening
and there's nothing i can do
maybe we're supposed to separate,
untie these knots before they break

it was always personal.