a dragonfly

Published on 8 March 2024 at 15:10

you're so out of my reach. 

even when you're near me, it's as if I've no time to speak

of the things I wish to say

about you that make me feel some way. you're 

out of my reach; like a dragonfly

that taunts and flitters with mystique 

so quickly that I've no time

to catch my breath, and so, I heave. 

 

you're out of my reach. your presence is far, 

too steep

on a hill that'll take me a time's leap

to reach

to you. one day I'll catch you, and maybe 

you'll leave.

because dragonflies are far too pretty to keep.