From My Window

I won't wander
further out than 5
steps.

is it very far from our home?
is it closer than I think,
under my skin?

and is it safe? can I lock it up,
like light can stay inside the curtains?

and down the road I'll turn and wish
you eyes
like I have, so you can see the steps I've taken without guessing.

but is it true?
and is it stated that I held out longer than expected?

I won't wander farther out than 5
steps.
and is it safe? can I lock it up, like light
can stay inside the curtains?