The missing him never lessens. Just this today.
The Core I’m flaking off in pieces Into space Losing myself Little by little Layer by layer Like an onion Or a villain Defeated by the hero I’m flaking off in pieces My hero would wrap his arms Around me tight Like a vise Until every atom of my body Felt secure And loved A beautiful, cherished whole I’m flaking off in pieces What will be left At the core?
Love, Tennis, and Cancer 