a dream
You called
on me
with panic in your voice
looking for shelter
I could only provide
a roof
and a blanket
for the cold night
I made tea
peppermint for you
honeybush for me
because I didn’t want
to share
any taste with you
You asked
if there was
any caffeine
No
Even though it’s been some years,
I still know you better than that
(I saw your bloody nose).
While you finished your smoke
on the second story porch,
I went to the bathroom
and thought to myself
“please don’t jump…”
I don’t think either of us slept that night