Love My Goodbyes
I opened
the envelopes of my wrists
and pulled out two red letters
for you.
You always liked my love letters,
but my goodbye letters are better.
Do you see my heart pulse on the pages?
The pentameter of my heartbeat
exiting your mouth as you read.
The exhale of my breath
coming out of your mouth
as you recite my warm syllables.
You gift me immortality.