He’s not deterred—

 

or upset—

I don’t know

what he’s saying

i.e. if he’s mouthing words at all

my lipreading

skills lacking 

 

Promises Mad

Promises Unkempt

Toot your own horn

Why don't you

 

Curl sound, sound curl

water, earth

earth, water

edge

wet skin then

thin skin wet

last salt, best salt

what we see, over

over