I, too, would like
—dedicated to Cori

I, too, would like to be held as I fall asleep or
Have the back of my head covered gently

With a warm hand—these gestures 
Are anchors, without which I cannot hold still 

Amidst the tumult of dreams; but when circumstances dictate 
Otherwise, I am willing to pretend

And hold someone else's hand, for a change, 
Or pat someone else's back, softly 

But surely, and
Be the braver keeper.

Dale Chou
2015-07-08