It weighs heavy on me, the longing

Try to carve it out my soul with a knife

Warm, like a glowing ember

Heavy, like a wave

Dreams, sweet or savoury;

Trickle.

Wisps of smoke, hard to save

Heavy, like a blanket

Transparent, like a tear.

It weighs heavy on me, the yearning

Try to carve it out my heart with a spoon

Sharp, like a spear

Symbiotic, synchronised, synergistic;

Heartbeat

Wisps of smoke, hard to save

Heavy, like a secret

A dream, transparent like my fear.

It weighs light on me,

Like dawn breaking through storm clouds

Soft, like baby’s breath,

Smoke solidifying into bridges;

Dancing.

Sharp, like clarity

No longer wisps, but monarch wings

Light, like laughter

Real, like our shared heartbeat.

It weighs light on me,

Seeking meaning when the day breaks

Bold like strands of sunlight through the windowpane

Truth is fleeting, endless

Light, like dandelion fluff,

Sweet like cotton candy

Ceaseless, like our shared heartbeat.