"they cut cars in half,"
he says, "and add stuff in between,
that's how they make a limo."
i speak when i need
but mostly i just listen

his lips change shape
his mocha skin
his bright, brown eyes
and smooth brow.

he listens when i say something
he laughs
and i smile and laugh too
his laugh is light
and mouth is stretched
to accomodate a smile

he knows so much
but nothing of me
i make him laugh
to hear his voice

--ketchikanjen