i collected every little thing
you left
when you left

i had to pick it up
off the floor
but it felt like the edge of a cleft

you stood in the doorway
your face ignored me
and your exit was deft

why did you do it?
make me feel worthless?
for you, there's no more breath

i brought it all
when you were in a shawl
but i was not lucky, i caught you in death