We are a mixed drink that doesn't mix.

you and i
are a sloppy mixed drink,
we're tipsy,
tip-toeing around the subject

our tongues
swirl in
and out
of conversation,
stirring consonants and vowels

i ignore sounds,
words that won't come out,
words we can't mix
together
yet

i let my dense, sweet honey words
water down,
sink and settle
at the bottom
of my cup

all i can do
is drink up
yr floating sugared words
and ask again
for you to fill me up