that someone gave you shade

This poem was displayed in Ann Arbor
as part of the yearly Poet Tree Town Event.
Thank you and looking forward to next year’s poetry month!

@poettreetown_a2

that someone gave you shade

to soften the noise of the sun

that someone said I wait

while you can come undone

that someone left you alone

though never left your side

that someone knew your bones

were not made for fast rides