calmer

now - walking barefoot, unburdened
panic waits by the door like a sweater
and this day is too warm for any of that

a rope doesn't need to be wrapped around a body to be useful
an old man will use it to measure time, following the line until it frays
the weight of his life giving purpose to each strand

teacups can hold coffee as well as trinkets~names do not define purpose
the clock is funny, because i can easily put my hand to it's face, smother it
gain days or years
instead i reach over
touch my favorite thread
tie it to my finger
and leave the sweater on the hook as i walk to meet you.