you better do
what you need
to
to get through
this.
you've had years
to prepare,
you have had years
removed.
so
borrow
the war mask
admire
the edge
of a sharp
knife
that cuts
and divides.
put steel
through
your nose
travel to get there.
wanting his arms.
moving closer
to him.
the light of the
television
is an ugly
light.
he holds himself
up on them
two sticks;
crutches,
wood from
shoulder to hand.
is it
okay
that i want to
hug you?
the gears and wheels
spring into life
then
like everything else
between us
a question required
to bring about
a desired action.
no communication
other than speech
no communication
other than
dumb words.
what you need
to
to get through
this.
you've had years
to prepare,
you have had years
removed.
so
borrow
the war mask
admire
the edge
of a sharp
knife
that cuts
and divides.
put steel
through
your nose
travel to get there.
wanting his arms.
moving closer
to him.
the light of the
television
is an ugly
light.
he holds himself
up on them
two sticks;
crutches,
wood from
shoulder to hand.
is it
okay
that i want to
hug you?
the gears and wheels
spring into life
then
like everything else
between us
a question required
to bring about
a desired action.
no communication
other than speech
no communication
other than
dumb words.