threads between us

as i unravel this thread
and pull it from my chest

fragments of dust and lint
cling tight to the yarn
ethereal experiences
monumental moments
two-bit thoughts
deep-seated desires
trail one after the next
pooling into patterns
forming sweeping spirals
twisting into loops
soon, earthly demands
ask me to wind it back up
and stuff it all inside
but, something's changed
elevators with strangers
local haunts with friends
strands hang from their chests
spools of yarn wound
hidden but always there
bits of the bizarre
wishing to unravel
the threads within endure
hoping to intertwine