The TV’s too loud and the candles burn too faintly.
I’ll go with you if you’re ready to mouth “just take me”.
Everything’s wrong since I’ve been seeing you less.
I daydream about giving you another shot
In a short, yellow dress.
The palm of my hand rests on your shoulders with ease.
Road passes by as your wild eyes are fixed on my knees.
There’s a secret in the air and I’ve never seen you like this,
And you take one long look at my face
When I lean in for a kiss.
The midnight is lit by thousands of celestial chandeliers.
We walk towards the waves as I wipe away my tears.
I grab your hand with a smile and you hold my neck,
And you don’t let go until you’re convinced that
You’ve taken my breath.
You tie a blanket around my waist with shaking palms.
In your head – a billion excuses chanting: “We meant no harm!”
As my limp body leaves the promenade, you’re pouring sweat.
Then – just silence and the engine of your car
Humming the song of regret.
-JW
The Daily Writing of Jackie Wright 