contain
the whole world
in a drop of water
suspended
over the ocean
lost
a vapor
not missed
not mist
inhaled
exhaled
not kissed
left alone at the tilt-a-whirl
left alone at the altar
left alone to alter
to falter
realities
falling like leaves
failing like thieves
one
two
and quite possibly three times
never learning
ever yearning
ever turning
to the cool side of the pillow