That Scare Us

What if they happen, some day?

The weather flounders, I arrive freezing at the office or in a puddle. He writes to say he longs for colder nights, but you don't understand the sentiment so you let it pass. Mark days in the calendar and try to figure out if you want the month to pass quicker or slower. Your sister writes from across the ocean in love. The years pass so quickly and suddenly we're miles from where we started. I google craigslist ads and am reminded there are a million places you could live in this city. It is, as ever, your most delectable oyster.

Pearls take different shapes than we expect sometimes. Just remember to see it, when it appears.