a squish a splash

into back coming around the corner
children, mothers, families, brothers,
living like forever

me too! me too!
i made something whole and precious
built the ribbon
forged the stone
split the weight and tore the bone

wove a tangled knot of pleasure,
wrapped in comfort
screams are gentler

careening towards the past or future
so much returns
so much to see
remind me why
so i can be
forever whole
and grateful for
the things i lost
so i know more

and place my faith
in what is so
perfect ugly whole