Dissolve

You'll dissolve on me

Like sweet sugar disappearing in tea

Like sandcastles washed by the sea

Like leaves slowly leaving their tree

I hold you close but you'll always flee

Perhaps I should simply let you be

You'll dissolve on me

Like a phantom limb on an amputee

Like a self fulfilling prophecy

Like a very distant memory

I wait a month, two

I wait until three

I close my third eye so I won't foresee

A union that will never be ◆

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Dana is a writer and poet from Kuwait. She has a weekly column in Al Jarida newspaper (Arabic), as well as occasional articles in Kuwait Times newspaper in English. She has published a poetry book last year under the same name as her blog: “Reflecting Moon”. In her blog, more intimate poetry and content can be found. Contact Dana through: @caracaleyes on Instagram