jitterbug

i'll let that kiss hang in the air
for just
one
minute
more
before i forget about it,
just need to
forget
about
it.

forget about the paper lantern lips
with parchment light
because my breath is scattering
across the floor,
clacking against itself like glass beads
and i've got to collect
what i can.

i've got to claw at things like
"it'll be okay"
and minute hands
and coffee rings
and wait until your smile
and strong brow
stop making me feel like
i just
need
to
forget it.