She’s True

No, absolutely,
she is.

She certainly exists,

but, I can’t speak
for the things

I write around her.
I, absolutely,

think they’re lovely
and true.

I conceive of
botanical gardens,

Banyan Trees,
various leaves,

artificial mist.
When we kiss

I don’t argue,
she’s true

and she says,
carry on,

like an optimist.

–December 23, 2017