Unknown Lover

you are my unknown lover

& despite the raging sea in my ribs

reminding me that you are nothing more

than shadows on the wall

and chalk drawings on the sidewalk

i will not let you rest

you are my unknown lover

and as much has your lips are forbidden

forever leaning to far my sight

to be covered from the rushing rain

i will stay with my lips turned up

and i will wait for you

you are my unknown lover

i dream of your presence despite your anonymity 

your unmistakable blurred vision 

your distorted unintelligible voice 

i could recognize your hidden texture anywhere

i always will 

you are my unknown lover

unknown is all you are for now

our paths have yet to cross and still

i see you board the subway in the rain

i hear you call my name through the crowded streets

i will know you anywhere

my unknown lover.