Moment

moment
August 28 2005 at 10:25 PM sespy

she smooths
his hair

doesn't know
when will be
the last time

holds his hand and
breathes in

his face just as bright
when she closes her eyes

because some nights
he fell asleep first
and she would glance over
between pages

because most days
he was the first and
last
thought

she smooths her hair
and walks quickly
out

in case he knows
shes shaking