ONE

Would it be I were
Engaging,
Would it keep you here?
Would you still be keen?
Would another word
Secure you,
Or crystallise
Your allergy.

Would it be I were
Consuming,
Would you sing my praise?
Would that you could sing.
Would it be I were
Unworthy,
I would understand
You’re reserve.

Would the sun resign
To crying
If the moon was bright,
On the gravest day.
Would the Earth
Run dry
If the gods above
Refused to sleep.