tandem

tandem
solitude in unison
tension pâté on stale baguette
water rusted from the stagnate
of words left tossed
on the bathroom floor
dishonest definitions - implications
that couples swords with feathers
go ahead, take a stab at that air!
this was my last attempt-
there's no welding your words to the wall.
my tongue is scarred thick
my wounds heal better
in solitude, tandem.
i'll nap a piece.
kiss a friend on the cheek
and make a big supper to fill this hole.
i'll cross the bridges i have yet to
burn and share my table.
to realize-
i've never felt more alone in all my life
then when by your side.
~a