Futile Devices

It's been a long, long time since

I've memorized your face

It's been four hours now since

I've wandered through your placeAnd when I sleep on your couch

I feel very safe

And when you bring the blankets

I cover up my faceI do love you

I do love youAnd when you play guitar I listen

To the strings plus

The metal vibrates underneath

Your fingersAnd when you crochet

I feel mesmerized and proud

And don't say 'I love you'

With saying it out loudIt's hard so I won't say it at all

And I won't stay very longBut you are the life I needed all along

I think of you as my brother

Although that sounds dumb

And words are futile devices