(beloved)

[elpha]

I realized that night
that the hall light
which seemed so bright when you turned it on

is nothing
compared to the dawn
which is nothing
compared to the light that seeps from you
while you're sleeping
cocooned in my room
beautiful and grotesque
resting
that night we got kicked out of two bars
and laughed our way home

and I thought
I would offer you my pulse
I would give you my breath