Two Intangibles Can't Be Had

I love you in all the dangerous ways

I keep my heart in shape

for your love

as it turns out

I'm a beggar for it

I will exchange for it

all this time you were serious

now it's obvious

It grows

like groves

and it's falling

from your hand

He says to me

"loneliness is universal,

so be happy when you cry"

and yet

I crave to be alone

still I can't be sure

At dusk

I let the light out and it exhales

I let the camera fall

to the floor,

mirror gawking

I'm staring at your face

the things that brought you here

now want you more