Empire Of The Senseless

‘This isn’t the first time that I see you.’ ‘But I’m a stranger.’ ‘No babe, there is no strangeness here. The time between our bodies is an illusion. I never let go. You were holding on so tight. That’s quite the grip you’ve got, you know? Yeah, I think you might now. You know what I think I should do? I think I should stop pretending like I know it all. I think I should stand before your pink flushed cheeks and tell our whole story. I think I should give you my whole entire heart and soul like I’ve been sure it was yours all along. I think we should dance. Right here, on the top of this mountain. I think you should give it all up. The whole entire horse and pony show. I think you should come for me.’             ‘Tag! You’re it!’ I slap Anna on the ass and take off into the black forest. It’s cold in Germany this time of year. But I’m too excited to mind. I’m running too fast to feel time. She chasing close behind. Her white skirt catches on the forest floor and she falls flat on her face. ‘Bella!’ She star