steam

our futures mingle like steam
above a current cup of coffee
mixing before they evaporate
springing forward, upward

our cups are hot and the molecules
excitedly push and shove on edges of the cup
like butterflies drank right into our bellies
after touching our lips to the rim
of what keeps it all in

If we let this sit
it will just get lukewarm
so lets gulp down right now and get our fill

the lingering thoughts of our future
selves mingle and separate
evaporate like steam

and our faces gleam.