forever,adjusted
(for ck)

have you ever traced
the pattern of a wavelength
on your lover’s back
as she sleeps
then wakes up?
forever.

have you ever lost
the ability to speak
when she does something
as simple as loosening
the strap on her shoulder? forever.

have you ever adjusted
any expectation of
this word “forever”
when she stares back
and says yes?
forever.