Loving Her

Loving Her

by Annika Harley

maybe it’s because she was born in the summer heat

that could explain why

she bought a balloon at the zoo that day in june

just to watch it float away

maybe it’s because she dances under the sun

that could be the reason why

she drinks dewdrops like orange juice and smiles

with pulp on her teeth

before she kisses me a sweet goodbye

Takeoff | Photograph by Elena Klenk