We’ve known each other all our lives.

You’ve been there for me day and night,

every minute, every hour,

without me even trying.

I have taken you for granted, all the time,

and I am sorry.

I only know I need you when you’re running short,

shallow, caught or less.

I’ve seen you lend yourself

to other chests, to fading days,

dying lights. Heard you roar,

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and that you have to pay attention, sit and listen,

that you feel you cannot clap or click,

sing or dance or move,                                                                         

that I cannot let you lose yourself in rhythm.

That I can’t buzz bass deep in your belly,

melt your skeleton to jelly,

that I will not lift you clear from your daily woes and fears,

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