Tied together/Cords

Before I blinked there you were.

My enmeshed and frail heart sunk.

Or did it skip a beat?

I knew I was done for.

I loved the me I saw in you.

I couldn’t help but to keep looking

at you in my mind’s eye.

You were all over.

Then I said, to you,

“I’m sure” about it.

I want to do this.

I’m ready to perish.

You kept mute about it.

I wondered if you’d ever say a word.

While I keep my cool

and keeping my fingers crossed.

 I’ve thrown the cord at you.

I’m still at the other end.

Hopeful and waiting

for you, so we pull it together.

By Kandey Alhassan

NB: First published on 10th July, 2020 on Facebook