What we love more than what we love

the sun will gather the shadows
of unseen birds
under the baobab tree.
you’ll hear Chopin
in their chirping
singing Nocturne No.2 in E flat
followed by Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor.
you’ll Waltz to the tranquility
that the shadows offer-
It is noon and a nights-cape at once.
you’ll offer yourself,
not condescendingly,
as an accompaniment.
I have offered you these and more
I will render more to you.

Younglan Talyoung