I think when a man feels abandoned he is feeling uncovered
and when a woman feels abandoned she feels hollow. Like being punched in the gut.
"Where were you when all I needed was a friend? He starts asking me the same."
Was here/ am here/ am home. Tired, clean, with you, happy.
Before pancakes and belly aches, there was sun and quarter moon, seals in waves and sand between our toes.
Before dancing in the freezing water there was moonlight on my face, and a smile on yours.
Before their beautiful home, there was us.
Before us, we each were me.
Each me wishing for a love.
