Psalms of Arrogance

I desire to, well
everything
ease in

staying firm in my ego
knowing beyond doubt
all could be fulfilled

and then I'd disappear
I've always done better
seeing things slip away

what do I grasp for now?
the landscape already conquered
dripping glass tinted with time

I knew the marbled glare
gasps of breaths uncertain
with untelling eyes

poets are supposed to speak of love
dumbass - love, remember?
melting sand reflects me

I loved you with ripping threads
bursting abdomen opened fragile pride
gentle winds blowing drops of desert sin

my beliefs were singular
clenched fists in dark pockets
sweat and twitching thoughts

I could catch you with my tongue
trapeze artist
and twirl you back to your perch

just jump, I'd whisper
the wind is so soft
just jump, I'd say again and again

because I know I can catch you
my arms are strong and comforting
they smell of the ocean's current

and I don't know whether to feel wet
or to wither in the sun
against my reflection

just jump, I hear

and I have to wonder
if those words came from my mouth
as I peer into the endless horizon