foolproof

foolproof

the bar has closed.

and three drinks
wait to be finished.

they have left the lights on just for me.
and they burn brighter
than i can take.
illuminating
the holes in my hopes.

even one-fifth of a smile
from you,
would give me enough thread
to begin a gentle repair.

let the broken
constellations,
burn one more time,
in my favour.