lokischild

i look up at the sky,
and sigh and say,
"I don't suppose you smoke?"
a smile,
"I'm glad I'm not the only one."
my number on his hand,
where it wouldn't rub off.

i look up at the sky,
a safety net of stars; should
my heart leap too high.
a kiss,
then i lean back and float.
i wonder if he smiles then;
relief, joy, and surprise.

i look up at the sky,
and giggle with both feet bare.
before i can catch myself:
"The sky is so big!"
we laugh and talk and grin.
years spent together
before the sun ever rises.

i look up at the sky,
and shade my eyes. i
trace the shapes of the clouds.
it's been said.
and before i can take it back,
i race to the water,
laughing as he follows.

-=squish=-