This time,

This time, it hurt.
This time, I believe you.
This time, he's not coming back.
This time, wasn't a mistake.
This time, the shoulder went missing.
This time, sorry was too late.
This time, we stopped forgiving.
This time, the bruise.
This time, you remembered the last time.
This time, there is no next time.

unknowing

I'm OK.
unknowing
certainties.

I'm
OK.
pretending.

I'm looking
forward.

and expecting
a whole lot less
than you.

umbrella

1.
my day off.

daylight in the city.

alone.

step in step
with
motivation.

standing
among giants.

my mind
swirls.
stare at feet
for balance.

2.
pitter patter.

rain.

umbrella.
stoplight.
traffic.

4.
umbrella.
chinese food.

5.
umbrella.
loft.

6.
the
lover
walks to the
bathroom
alone,
on the tile floor,
with bare
feet.

8.
pitter patter.
shower water.

rinse away
your smell,
your touch,
not the memory.

9.
the shower water stops.
drippity drop.

3.
umbrella,
i forgot my umbrella.
"would you walk with me"