i_searched_my_notes_for_the_word_inevitable
warmthofrelease she asked me if I believe in sin
I told her I believe in origins
and that we have the power
to change the course we're traveling
no matter how inevitable it seems
or what the pattern's been

she took my hand and raised it up
and asked me what's the matter then
she finally silenced me
just as it started showering

the rain was warm her hand was cold
I tucked her hair behind her ear
I pulled her in and told her
I still don't know what I'm doing here

she said I'm not supposed to know
or understand until the end
so let's begin
nothing loves or hurts you like a friend

(November 2017)
250612
what's it to you?
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