I tried to write like you

I tried to write like you.

I never could.

I tried to speak for you

as if I should.

I tried to write like you.

I skipped on things

like rhythm, truth

and suffering.

I peered behind your words

and got a hint.

I peered behind the Word

to spot a glimpse.

I peered behind a page

and felt the shame

for who am I to know

the nakedness by name.

I tried to write like you

and woe is me.

So now I write to you

adoringly.