antonym

antonym

that syncopation

of my heart

as i keep pace. 

can you hear it too?

little irregularities. 

feel the 

monotony

i wrap--

thick skin, 

a shawl

around my neck. 

and

keep holding, 

white-knuckled, 

to this apology

i leave with myself--

who

loves me, 

loves me not.

altruistic, egotistic. 

the likeness 

i have forgotten.

oh

friday's child, 

lover 

to be loved.