I changed my name so that it would taste upon your tongue like the freshness of water upon the feet after a long day of walking.

I changed my name so that it would taste upon your tongue like the freshness of water upon the feet after a long day of walking.
you’re hot, you’re cold —
you’re mostly cold.
I pawned the ring you said you sold.
I think I’ve made a friend of the abyss.
We’ve stared into each other long enough.