Friday, May 23, 2025

Poem: He’s (Thankfully) Not You

He’s not you

It’s whispered

A caress 

No sharp points

Or ragged breaths

Mended tears

Softened words


He’s not you

It’s an oath

Every morning 

In every text

Each new touch

And in his smile


He’s not you

It’s a sigh

Late at night

In twisted sheets

With wild hair 

And even beats


He’s not you 

Like a promise

Not a curse

A prayer of thanks

Lifted on high

To whatever deity

Sent me this guy


He’s not you

And I pray

He will never be 

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