under a pine tree
the air sits warm and heavy
hiding from the sun

fall to sleep deeply
melt down through my warm layers
spread into the night

slowly close your eyes
rest inside this quiet place
white sun, blue shadows

how to put to words
all the lives I brush against
overwhelming need

in the deep hours
there is nowhere left to hide
hold me, keep me in

................................................

yes, truly, we think too much
rather than go with need

our wants are simple
answers, sublime
if only we listen
quiet the noise
end the doubt

we are not
meant to 
be alone 

be still
open
your
eyes