and on the 7th day...

how quickly we get over trivial things:

-a sucker-punch to the stomach
-   sharp intake of breath i could not spare
-a single drop
-a stare,
-   blank
-a blink back

 black.

i know this:                                                   I wants to be

swept of their feet, 

I wants a kiss 

                                                                    that could send 

                                                             their heart reeling