how to be comfortable with silence.

how to read smiles that where

their eyes aren't quite there--

and how to

dive.

how to brush off a fake laugh,

smooth over a mishap,

and wait for weeks on end

to hear a

voice.

how to walk in snow

without freezing. how to 

play the piano without

thinking. how to dance

at night without

breathing.

how to be in the presence of

someone forever. never getting

sick of stupid jokes. or playground

insults. or mind reading. or

existence.

how to wrap flowers.

how to choose chocolates.

how to watch sunsets.

how to care.

too bad

you never taught me how to say goodbye.

2025.03.05 //;;