On a new rooftop
I stare at the sky
blurry black
no stars in the city
no tears for the angry
no rest for the weary
I called before
You answered each time
I was shocked
We talked again
For 23 minutes
Which is longer
than I've talked with my dad
In the last year
You stopped by
Just to say hi
I held my breath
Self conscious
Of every movement, every step
dirt on my skin and word that I said
You held me close
Til I stopped squirming
Until I relaxed
And hugged you back
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