I made my heart a scarf.
Tied it tight around.
made it out of memories
To hold on to if I should start to drown.
Wore it out in the cold
to protect the lump in my throat
warm and soft
like cashmere goat.
my heart, take it!
maybe there's more to it
than painting and being naked
but don't take my scarf
for I may need it some day
when you are gone
and my heart feels astray.