tooth-steel

what have ______

              they have held the



i recall (i think) the pattern of your habits
i know how you wake up (when) at least i think i do
when do you want to eat breakfast, then? or make it - it takes a while, see
i want to say that i remember the patterns of your words
moods
of your moods
or even better, the patterns the white blanket square shapes made on your cheek as you slept but i doubt that you ever slept on it in this romantic way

i can see the pattern on the steel now as the snow's fallen on it but can't think of anything
to say about it
i wish i'd made a toothmark somewhere