burps

i wish i could hear you
i wish i was there
to attempt to soothe you
by brushing your hair
let's maniacally jest
til we're red in the cheeks
get lost in our language
then get lost in the sheets
i barely know you
but it feels like years
i'm not broken around you,
i forget all my fears.
you relax and sooth me
remind me i'm flawed
why won't you abuse me?
leave my black back all clawed?
i'm here if you need me
or if you notice me panting,
i'm a different kind of the seed
that fell in the pantry
but know when you come to feed,
please do so gallantly