#NaHaiWriMo — suitcase

We packed everything 
Planned for any kind of weather 
We never left our bed

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I had to let you go 
I collected all your letters
There were so many 
Considered burning them
It took longer than expected

#NaHaiWriMo — drawing

The line is magic
Scratches the world into existence
Momentarily

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I knew you would come 
If I waited long enough
I knew you would stay
If I remained patient
If you knew you were safe

#NaHaiWriMo — tapestry/ lost

We weave in and out
Of each other’s lives too quickly 
The shuttle wears down 

*

Thickly lined walls 
Hold more than weather at bay
Covered with stories 
Muffling our voices in daytime
Silencing our cries in the night

***

I sit in the center 
Only breathing
I sit in the center 

*

The room is empty now
Everything is quieter
How quickly things change
I miss your heavy footsteps
I miss your rituals

#NaHaiWriMo — old/ vinyl

History never sleeps 
It keeps changing its clothes
Hides in the creases

*

Everything aches now
Knees, ankles, fingers, hands
My eyesight worsens
I move ever more slowly 
I begin to miss my youth

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All that music
Played late at night in secret
Hidden in my heart

*

Keep the records dusted
Organized however you wish 
The needles sharp
Replay all your favourites 
Sing as loud as you can 

#NaHaiWriMo — dove

Under the bridges
They coo and flutter and strut
Erupt into flight

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From the heavens 
Water, or fire, or a dove. 
Did you hear something?