nutritional requirements

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.