I need. I want.
By Elliot K
Published 9 July 2024
Breathing in the sweet night air,
Filling my lungs with the stars' light,
I couldn't look away from them,
Even if I tried,
Even if I wanted,
And I don't want.
I need. I want.
I need air. I want peace.
To need something is to need something.
There is no space left to want it.
Wanting something can be so much more.
It can be personal; it can be driven.
There can be all the passion in the world for it.
So no,
I don't need to touch the stars with my gaze.
I want to.