I like you I’d be more specific But I don’t know how Unlike you, I Can’t seem to find My way around this here and now What words do I know? Humor! ...A Joke? Rhythm—stay cool; go slow I race to catch up As you question me different And whisper an aside Like somehow we were here Where small talk and formalities Were behind us like years I’d do more to reciprocate But what if this is just you Being damn good at what you do? Move too fast and I fear What feels like years Will dissolve back into just now Move too slow And I won’t even get to see With who or how you’ll go It’s obvious you know Words, people, paths —Your way around It’s only a matter of time Months, weeks, days —Before you’re properly found Which means what exactly for me? Now? Next time? Never? Who knows... I ask for my check, please And watch as another moment comes And another moment goes
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