What Would? Poem by Tumisang Ramarea

What would you like for breakfast?
I toss and turn for the night to pass.
How about eggs on the bread crust?
Nope, you like grits with some class.

What would I give to experience again
The warmth of your hug before work?
It was peaceful: without worry or pain.
But you've been introduced to Kirk…

What would I say? If I could speak.
The start of a day, a quick squeeze.
If you were my bae, I would sneak
Up your way, like a sweet sneeze.

What would yoga look like if you
Were not just my friend's friend?
What would the sofa with a view
Of Forrest Gump allow to blend?

What would 12 Years A Slave mean
If I was not enslaved to a failed love?
W'd I just pat your back or be keen
To envelop you like a feathered dove?

What would I say? If I could tell all
The secrets of the flames that simmer
In the depth of my heart. Oh, the wall
Of which is no stronger than a sinner!