Imperfect World

 Imperfect World 

you bring some beauty 

into this world 

it’s so rare 

everyone wants their turn 

you retreat 

into dreams and pillows 

the rain leaves 

and clouds follow 

I’m selfish just like everybody else 

wanting these things for myself

for a moment for a memory 

a pose to remember before I sleep

you bend and press 

against reality 

until something breaks 

out of routine

something’s transgressed 

some jealousy 

insists you can’t exist 

forever at peace