The Man I Never Knew

The first time I was reminded of the man I never knew was in the 4th grade At a soccer game On a Saturday I saw a butterfly. I quit indoor soccer after that Because outdoor sports had more butterflies. Whenever I meet a new dog I feel the man I never knew watching me …

I Think About You

I think about the length of the box that you rest in, And the silk that lines it. You hated silky things. I think about how You would have called this coffin “Pissy shit”. I think about your aunt, The gym teacher, And how I knew you Better than she did. I think about death, …

Falling Leaves

My great-grandmother used to tell me, That if you caught a falling leaf Before it touched the ground, You could wish on it. She used to say that fall leaves Were God’s way of sending down his wishes. When I was a kid I would spend hours in the yard Trying to catch as many …

Things I Am Afraid Of

You know that feeling after you jump, right before you’re about to land back on your feet? That feeling that you’ve been flying for so long, that earth misses you, that gravity is pulling you back to safety? I’m afraid I’ll lose that someday. I’m afraid that if I get comfortable enough with myself, that …

Everyday Is Monday

Maybe if I told you, that I can’t shower with my eyes open, That every day is a struggle, That I’m scared of the high school bathroom. Maybe then you would understand. Maybe if I explained why I can’t go swimming, You would stop asking. Maybe I just need to tell you I’m sick, Or …

The Night Sky

But it’s not until you get lost That you discover the beauty in the North. It isn’t until far past your bedtime That you remember why it is you ever chased anything. And you’ve never been one to wander But when the lights dim And the monsters come out All you can do is daydream …

What it Feels Like

Love sounds like rain hitting the umbrella above your head, Sounds like a single cicada calling for something. Love sounds like the school bell calling you towards freedom, Feels like a good run, A nice meal, And a handwritten letter. Love will remind you of childhood, While showing you a maturity That you’ve only seen …