Sail Maker

I only move away so I don’t have to carry your resemblance.

A penny per thought of self-betterment won’t teach you methods to save

Pay it forward. We’ve no more struggles to abuse

You can’t pitch an anchor to my floor (I don’t live anyway. I stop only to wait)

My face is the face of someone worn.

I steady small actions. Too steady for my good

(It’s not that I’m here. It’s that you know)

Familial distress is all in the name.

Selfish and unaware. You never looked out

Don’t think I’ll ever look back

I’m selfish, but I’m aware it’s the only thing I’ve felt.

Made to fall

What makes you hesitate? Tell me just once that you’re proud

Fold my fingers through the dirt, breaking just enough to make it out

Doors go both ways. I can’t tell if you’ve aged in this light.