Marriage

I wish I said, Yes, knowing it wouldn’t last, just to hold

you longer and keep you close, as the fear of loss

and other girls yanked my heart from yours. Lying

on your chest at night, I’d feel each beat and pulse, blood

racing through your veins same as mine. We’d twist our bodies

in a dance meant just for us, thank God for time

unwasted, while knowing I’m not your only one.