the bridge between

aching moments

too heavy to hold

pack it in, zip it up, squash it closed

no no no

letitout

i stepped outside for a minute

to look at the palm trees

buildings and sky

i think to confirm 

that they 

were still there

your single tear still damp on my fingertip

it slipped out of the corner of your eye

like a silver snake

i wiped it away before it could grow and slither down

you whispered 

"thank you"