through the rearview mirror

 
pursing your hush
my soul burns
sitting in your silence it calms
but it makes me long

and you know
it's your chaos, powerful
so under control

my need weeps and my gentleness
pulls on your stoic
with a greedy ache

you feel me like a whirlpool
with a strong undertow
until you say enough

my soul is broken, just wants to bask in your light
your shine warms where others fail
my stigmata less, painful
crucified for being as such

intense presence can make a light flicker
not your glow you just become more you
and I retreat in the shade
where I can dance with shadows

knowing you still watch on your periphery
with a smile on your face