in a diamond’s eye, 

shining down on me,

a single memory…

something true 

.

in the pauses between 

in the lightness 

the quiet thrum of your 

fingers on my hip,

idle circles scratching 

up faint delight

.

nuzzle in,

kiss my crown again 

look at me 

this movie coats your eyes 

in a silvery joy  

.

it could be 

later a memory 

but for now i breathe 

you 

.

(12/26/25, song-inspired series)