forty

i had this dream where i was facing a young man and he held

one of my hands and placed his
h
ead
on my chest. he was distress
ed and showed it through sweat on his forehead and glistening
eyes.
he asked "is everything going to be okay?"
an
d i said"
everything's going to be okay
everyday."

he tightened
his grip and mumbled
"everyday."

i woke,
up and my fingers were tingling.