Fingers slick with smell,

hippocampus trick filling gaps.

From tram stop to rooftop, a kiss

still fresh on lips. This love’s been

all spanners, heaps to work out—

work through smuggled touching
between seats. Duration deficit:

twenty-six ’til the 96, hit snooze

times five. Maribyrnong walks and mud

on shoes, I’m on my way. Sneaking in,

I’m on my way: ETA unknown. You say

you’re with me. Nail-biter, make me

lightheaded—limbs weaved, must I bear this 
wait? I need to learn how to trust

when you’re not there. 
Faraway daze, covet constancy.

Microsecond split, I am too

in my head. 7.25 ’til showtime—

the next stage in my view.

Wurundjeri then Whitehall,

bridge over river. Last one before

the long one, amygdala multi-shot.

Double latte, stolen breakfast:

10.16 won’t seem that late.