So Rare, The Words I Seldom Hear

he did it again
as i brushed my
teeth
with a simple question.
he put his
hand on my chest
he raised his arms
in prayer he told me a secret
after he told me of salvation.
uncomfortable
with my hand on the bathroom door
with my feet on fire
he touched my chest
he embraced me
like a father.
tears.
he embraced me and
told me he’d come find me.


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