Looking For Gold | ojo agudo

I

First Night

Last night,

We didn't make love,

I curled under the dull sheets,

And you… you smoked a cigarette

And the heat coming through it

Drew a carless whisper.

And I asked

" how can you sing to a broken heart"

Mumbles came out of your mouth,

From between those lips i used to drink

Till I dance

" shattered hearts, can't be mended"

You are miles away,

Though on the other end of the bed,

You turn your back to the open window,

Look into my eyes

With no words

You take my old jacket

That with weaved buttons

I scream

" Not my nana's jacket"

" In 7 springs, you'll get it back"

II

After 3 springs

On the breakfast table,

I sigh towards… No where,

You sip my tears,

And drown a biscuit in your mouth,

I sting your arm

With a golden fork

You roll your eyes

Then grin and leave

III

After 5 springs

I shatter all the plates around,

Misplace all the food you need

Drowsy as you're

You turn your head

Where I stand

Waiting for a signal

They come,

Bird after bird

I put on the jacket but missing a button

Yet, I fly away.