no doubt you’ve
noticed, on the side or
back of every
package––
nutrition facts.
measuring well
being in milligrams &
calories
as though
life came down to a
recipe for
granola.
love is the
reason my skin
keeps hugging my
bones.
touch is the
reason i pray to
go on––
of the skin
of the eyes
of the soul in my
blood
& this closeness is
food for my forever
heart.