i Last night, I dreamt of dragons that don’t exist. You tell me they do – in the archipelago of my dreams. ii I fold a piece of paper in half. I fold it again, sensing some waves folding and unfolding me. iii I stare at you in silence for long enough. Wow. Wow. Wow. Three words, audible in my head. iv Who was I ten months ago? v Like eternity – I return into a soup of oblivion before remembering who I was. Harder & deeper, any minute now, the birth of the universe. vi I thought I had lost you. Until you climbed down the stool, squeezed me close, and asked if I wanted to share a bowl of Mama noodles. We took turns, big slurps, swigging the broth. I had a feeling that we won’t lose each other again this time. vii My little seed, I watch you grow into a daffodil, a cucumber, or a bean and adamantly love you. viii Can I have more than this life with you?
Always a treat to read your poetry!