the young and the bitter

you said, wait.
i said, it's not like we're trying to raise bread.
or a reluctant phoenix.

you said, let's stay like this forever.
i said, stay here,
i'll go borrow some wax from madame tussaud's.

you said, don't go completely.
i said, i suddenly have to go water the plants.
the sun's right above our heads,
here's my short shadow,
for before the sun shifts a few degrees.

you said, be patient.
i said, no, you already played doctor last time.

you said, you're bitter.
i heard, i'm better.

you said, wait.
i said, how high?