THEVERYBESTTHING

Palms only slightly open, only slightly ready
fists unclenched for only a second
the skin, pink and firm
head line entwined with heart line
life line fading, breaking
palms only slightly open, only slightly ready

For the very best thing to drop into them
caught! clasping by instinct, fingers grasping
held in hands
what
is
this?
cautiously peering, wondering, touching, looking
laying right there, palms wide open

How did it get here?
where did it come from?
surely it was meant for someone else?
is it real?
strong, solid, yet floats with a touch
does this exist?
does this happen?
the very best thing?

Palms sweating, heart beating
fingers shaking, hands turning
the very best thing
over and over, peering, wondering, touching, looking
feeling
knowing

but

Surely it was meant for someone else
the very best thing
fingers releasing, hands dropping
palms folding, fists clenching
head line entwined with heart line
life line crossed.