Sky Song

i’m always the last one out on 
the punch stained dance floor
follow your footsteps stand where you were 
scarlet pools around my feet
wishing my trembling hands would find a seat
you’re watching me from the other side
through your telescope you saw me cry
did you know i’d become the world for you
turn into oceans because i’ve been so blue

and i’ve always been my father’s girl
in my pretty dresses i give him a twirl
knowing one day i will disappear 
let the wind take me far from here

oh build me the moon
and sink it in the river
i have always envied her
but the cold water makes me shiver
did she run away from home
swear at her mom and get tattoos
or was she born with all her craters
cursed with a life she didn’t choose

she said i think you’re a star because you
shine in all the darkest times i said 
don’t you think that’s a bit poetic she said
i think i’m a little high 
we were watching the sky and 
hoping it’d fall 
so we could be everything and nothing at all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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June 28, 2020 at 7:18 PM
Wow! I was rapt reading this! Fantastic piece Zoe, a pleasure to meet your poetry! This one a fave for me. Have a great night! ~Maureen
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