things that didn't happen

the list was made
the plants were watered
the dish was placed in the sink
the walk was taken
the window was opened wide like a smile for sun-warmed air
and we crawled into the bed
pulled the covers up
kissed
and remembered
what it means to build a life on a promise

also

the text was sent: no need to reply, just miss you. love you
the brush moved through my hair without getting caught and
I didn’t wish that it was pink again
the clutter was cleared
the bill was paid
the advice was taken and

the day unraveled but
I picked apart the knots

and wove it anew