I felt helpless perched beside
You on the couch
Knees tucked to chin
As we both stared ahead
To flickering screen
Though there were only inches
Between I knew we could
Never occupy one space truly
That your family and my friends
Would demand attention
That physiological needs
Would intervene
That we would argue and
You would draw away
But I leaned into your warmth
Pressing my right side to your left
Pretending we could defy both
Physics and life.
(via theclotheshorse)






