And why is it
Whenever we’re apart
we’re constantly daring each other
to fall in love
again

And
whenever we’re together
we’re daring each other
to leave
again

Yes of course
because then it’s
dishes in the sink
laundry
rent
paychecks
uncompromising and contrasting sleep needs
routine
and ruts

And then the dream is dead
the idea that there’s still something
or someone
better

The person I could say this to
without worrying about
the way it sounds

Because
to the rest of the world
I just want to sound smart
complicated
and I’m not that convincing
as a philosopher

So I hide
in the non-threatening
mild-mannered vocabulary
of normality
How ya doin?
What’s up?
Alright.
That’s cool.
Sounds good.
Yep.
Take it easy.

And I talk about sports
or the weather