i’m waiting at your doorway,

all the things left to say 

tumble into a gaze when you 

open wide.

a tale of teeth & tongue 

love & palpable fear 

for what has already been

laid bare.

who am i to change 

the glow in your eyes 

to bend that light my way,

only for a half promise. 

something won’t let me

open wide. 

maybe you’ll read this tonight 

.

suzanne…

suzanne…

.

(10/20/25, song-inspired series)