Take it hour by hour Lay your head on my lap Rest Vignettes of countryside race by Under the constant hum of train tracks Reassuring us to move forwards Towards each other Taking it hour by hour I focus on the rhythm of your breath Against the percussion of my heart Healing slowly every second Counting each to stay present The cabin rocking in its acceleration Leading me to question how to recognise momentum You send me towards myself
Emerald Liu is a Sino-Belgian writer who has previously written for The Millions, Drawing Matter, Far-Near, and more. Her poetry has been featured in Verses Magazine, Giallo, Superfroot, and others.
She is currently the Poetry + Prose editor for Asians In The Arts. Her debut chapbook Double Happiness is published by birdbeakbeast press.
Follow her on Instagram: @e.a.liu
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