Quietude

if you have to

take a step back

I understand

this has been a lot

a tidal wave

of reacquaintance

of remembering

of exhausting intensity

and I know at times

we have to catch

our breath

I'm always up for

time on the couch

binge watching

whatever

and just laying

in your presence

if this gives you the chance

to regroup

then I'll hold your silence

and wait