another time, another place

darkness and i sit

for a cup of tea

gentle pull, come closer

the world ends at the doorstep

the threads of my shirt begin to blur

rubber bands snap

stars fall

wrapping and constricting

sweep me away, take me

vague desires hang plump

from the ceiling

waiting to be picked

but

bowling balls hit the floor

the lights, oh the lights

turn on

flood the room

suffocating brightness

it's time, oh, oh no, oh no no no,

why is it time

for question number three.

tangled obligations

sometimes you just have to say no.

walk away

but always look back