You’re the one
I searched the world for
the one I clothed
In rags and feathers
And mysterious beads
from sunken treasures
Yes you’re the one
I followed home
when papa told me
No, absolutely
No.
You’re the one
Who keeps me waiting
In frightening ports of entry,
Pulls me under, pulls
Off my outerwear, slips
Into me soundlessly
Effortlessly
Lisps
Lullabies
Older than thyme
Or mama
Older than trauma
Or boat of the dream
Older than knife
Or seek a new life
Older than shine
Or thine
In time with
Mine
Yes
You’re the one