translation of a heart, pt i

part i;
of endless chases in my sleep
of you

.. i pull you down to me again,
in a wish
made at night

to a chain built from thoughts..

can your patience
untangle me?

decipher my world
for me
once more..

i never meant for it to turn
so vexed..
so complicated...


.. i wrap you around me again,
in a dream
old as time

to an ocean filled with words..

can you keep me
from drifting?

bring reason to all
i can't
understand..

i never meant to lose my mind
to the melting sun
inside your mouth...

c. January, 2001

the green cargo note pad
onboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Aft Main Machinery Room

underway, Pacific Ocean
curated at TBNH