pair

you're a tall drink

a stiff drink

when you're on the table

things get hazy.
all i need is a drop
for liquids to de-emulsify
tendrils spin out of solution
for

memories to recombine

particles of you

reconstitute themselves

implausible valences

harden into welded joints

crystal symmetries appear

years go by

think i need to pair you with a cigarette

smoke would rush

sharp in the lungs

to fill the gaps.