Throwing Pennies At It

A neon sign burned red holes in the night

I wiped away spilled beer remembering unfinished hopes 

remembering you

I tried fitting you into words but got lost

thought I would take a chance

like sunrise i would just happen suddenly 

warmth and light

but it wasn't right 

not this time

so I stuck my heart in my hands and let it burn

i cried and wanted you

saw my reflection in the well

started throwing pennies at it

Spring will dawn in a few days; she'll lift her head and bloom.