KEEP GIVING

curl up in an anti thought let it hum you 
sleepless, dreaming of a parsley farm 
blood like a message, real deal
face upside down in the mirror 
have you ever actually known? 

when i couldn't think about soft looks
without crying, connection ache
for sun, for baby animals, for the imprint of food
you set before me, powerless pleasure, 
steam in the shower, 
herbs of the earth

feeling this love as much as 
recalling not feeling 
this love, 

body of ocean,

and lightening

now practice reaching 
across yourself