Keep It That Way

There are moments of clarity
that descend to our level
and stick to us,
like snow on an undisturbed branch:
a blanket of reality.
Beautiful things often occur
unexpectedly.
I'm hoping this is true of
you,
as I prepare to let you in.
Little red flags are dancing,
blowing and snapping in your
wind-words;
when you speak to me,
I'm not so sure...
I'm just looking for
beauty
and
simplicity
you see, nothing complicated,
nothing ugly.
Not a thing that I have is yours.
Not a thing that you have is mine.
Let's keep it that way.