“Say Yes”

if you kiss me like that 
will I fall for a long time
into a land of candy apples and bubble wrap

we have roots far below
attached to our souls
not holding us down, but keeping us together
you’ll see us shoot off like stars when it’s time

if you hold me tonight
will I dream of a thousand things
like hearts that march and indie pop stardom

lights in the trees
bubble through a dream
you’ll see my teardrop splash in the ocean
my memory flashes in your open mind

if you love me like that
will I drown in joy and happiness
completely me, dangling free
individually together, lost at sea

let a bird fly, every time I die
as a cloud cuddles the sunlight
I feel faint, I feel like smiling
You’ll see me rest beside you in the final scene
    --april 26, 2002