the most incendiary of verse/naive of assumptions/skewed of perceptions/awkward of misunderstandings/desperate of desires for unequivocal esteem.

11/2/09

if we're being honest here.

at the back of every mind,
the secret, unrealized undertone to every thought,
every wish on every birthday candle or clock or eyelash or shooting star or dandelion;
every accidentally selfish prayer or intention.
it boils down to this sentiment: