I try not to look when I drive past your house In hopes I’ll forget what it looked like Or the cold touch of the countertop Where I’d perch to see you eye to eye If I could find another space that felt the same I’d pretend it was never there in the first place The glove compartment hasn’t opened in a while I forget what could be inside Probably...Learn More

Lately everything’s looking smaller Happiness is labeled over the counter Who’s been keeping score is it a home game? I just can’t remember those things anymore I knew she’d told me her name within the hour But I had to get out the air was going sour Bright lights dance on bodies as they dissipate The world returns tomorrow it’s my turn to...Learn More

I’ve never cared much for warm weather So you said we could skip the beach I know you don’t mind the sand in your shoes I guess everyone their own to each I knew it would come by the summer Each year right on time I feel a safe ache I’ll uncross my fingers and crack my old skin Find something else to fill in the blank space And I’m sure someday I...Learn More

You touch me I feel my cheeks run red You said if you were a painter I’d be the canvas Thin veins keep a pulse no exception A monorail with no plan or direction I don’t know where I’ll end up if I follow you If you circle the drain I guess I will too Because you didn’t sever the fingers we crossed And without that guidance I’m completely lost The...Learn More