I, I am the Moon

I I am breathless I rush from moment to moment From class to class From someone who hears me To someone who listens I I am broken I spill my secrets at the slightest show of interest I kiss strangers on the mouth I whisper poems to my dog at midnight Sometimes he wags his tail but usually He just gets up and leaves I I am timid He asks me to repeat myself four times I blush and say never mind He calls me sweetheart and I Frown into my palm I I am hopeful I tell myself each tomorrow will be better I name my next five pets I make plans for next month and say I'll actually keep them this time I I am brave I write my fears into vaguely shaped poems I tell a stranger I like her dress I raise my hand first and then I Don't hesitate to speak