Joanna

Lowering the blinds
Was still too soon for that fading light
You asked me why last weekend
I just vanished out of sight
We had that bistro by the sea
Booked ahead for you and me
You whispered something soft and low
And touched my hand so quietly

Joana, when I'm ready to fall
You’re the one who keeps me whole
Joana, like you’re chasing off
Every shadow in my soul

On the rosé-colored balcony
October silhouettes lean near
Instead of making up excuses
I held you tight till nothing else was clear
Joana, It was only a different night
That’s all
Joana, this aching in my chest
Makes every word stall

Your lightweight lambswool sweater
Feels warmer than I can ever be
Joana if I knew how to lie
Even falsely, gracefully

Joana, none of this right now
Would hurt the way it’s hurting me