Knowing

We both know what will happen
Sooner or later
Yet it’s that anticipation
That elevates me
That knowing
That has me floating
Like a bright red balloon
In a cotton candy clouded blue sky
Knowing
That you got me high
Knowing that after I pop
I will come
Back down to this earth

We both know it will happen
Sooner or later
Yet it’s that anticipation
That incinerates you
That knowing
That turns up your fervor
Your passion
Causing you to combust
Like a lit cigarette in a California forest
Knowing
Exactly what it will take
To put you out
Knowing
That only I am equipped
To hose you down

And when I am grounded
And you are cooling
We both hold each other
Knowing…