I loved these men in London enough
to hand them the greatest murder
my country has ever seen
by clutching my purse
& crossing the damn street.
All of our loveliness here in the world
is terrifying, seems all we can do
for your safety, america, is rest in peace.
Whenever I visit home, I tuck my brother in,
read a comic book, turn off every light
except one so it’s not too dark.
And even that is a kind of love.
Matthew Tilley
Videographer | Charleston, SC