I admit the movie was bad,
And the audio was even worse.
But they’re not the reasons I went out.
Even though I couldn’t sleep
From the icy breath

Of the air conditioner
Nipping at
my tendons.

I would have endured that.

But when I hear your shallow
Breath beside me and feel
You cringe when my fingertips
Graze your cold skin
And lean away
From me…


I had to go.
I had to breathe.

Your fear pains me so.