a little earlier—
I’ve walked a little farther
We’re only meant to
cross paths now—
I suppose
Perhaps the universe
had a different plan—
a transient charade
teasing my life
or yours
Something more
meaningful and platonic
planned—
perhaps
Something grander
than what others
perceive as grandiose
Perhaps—
another daydream
and a nonsensical
episode ruining
my solitude
So many perhaps—
pushing me down
a quagmire
Oh stop this—
stop teasing me
with games
of hide and seek
I wonder what I want—
the answer
doesn’t rest with me
or does it rest with you