you say my hand
fits perfectly
in yours
but the real question is
does your heart
fit in mine?

the esophagus
i placed
on your ring finger

did it mean something
maybe it did
maybe not
but something has to have meaning

there has to be a reason for this
there has to be an explanation
for your words
and mine

you said there was a period
of time
in between
now and then
but how long
how long will i wait

i won’t make a move
be still papageno
you mustn’t break your vow