I thought as I held my white balloons, I had someone to love.
that I could heal, breathe, live
smile.
but the winds sweep and change plans,
the chessboard makes an ass of us all.
I realized I never had to walk alone,
but I thought i needed someone to walk with me.
I realized self sacrifice was already done
in the name of true piety.
I thought it would hurt when I made
the ascent,
the wind blows the cigarette smoke […]