Caves
I am in an acute state of longing and it is not your fault, but it is:
For the past two nights I have dreamt of you. On the first night—
You and your ladylove resolved to drive me across the country.
I felt safe, even coddled in some way; I was not uncomfortable.
I think I was only happy to be in your presence, as well as hers.
On the second night—You and I together jogged through caves.
I led the way and we ran with joy. I felt your body behind mine.
I can still feel you now, but when I recall your face, neck, hair—
I do not admire your profile. And I do not admire my own, either.
COURT HARLER is a queer writer, editor, and educator based in the American South. She holds an MA and an MFA. She’s the owner of Harler Literary LLC, the founding editor of Flash the Court, and the former editor in chief of CRAFT Literary Magazine. Her multigenre, award-winning work has been published around the world. Learn more at harlerliterary.llc or flashthecourt.com, and find her on Instagram @CourtneyHarler.
