I’m used to sidewalks
shouting down the passersby…
… used to doing backflips
just to catch someone’s eye
If you’ve seen me in lights
you know I can be more dazzling than most.
But I’ve got almost no practice
up this close.
hold me if you want to.
hold me or let me go.
Anything you want you
just let me know.
Let me know your secrets.
I want to know your fears.
I want to know your laugh.
Let me know your tears.
And when you close your eyes
and drop your wishes in the well.
Well, I’m closing mine now too
do tell.
I’m used to acting tough,
like a peacock putting on a show
hard noses still smell roses
they just never take the time to know they know
the sun is setting slow
first time I hope it doesn’t hurry on
take your time, take your time
unto dawn