you said my name 
and a window slammed shut 
because I am trying 
to be strong 
not kind 
but I am also buying yarn 
because your ears got cold 
and I want to knit you a hat 
so bear with me 
as I stitch up wounds 
and frown instead of smile
because too many times has a 
good thing turned 
bad 
but you said my name 
so soft 
that I thought I imagined it 
and I am knitting you a hat