Language Barrier

I lure conversations
to lounge on my sofa
cozy, winter pajamas
cushions, blankets
contouring 
a me-shaped mold

I am ravenous 
for connection 
soul-entwining
knee-scraping 
mind-melding 
connection
I am ravenous
and I want to eat
draped like a blanket
over my sofa 

You graciously call trifle
to your dining room  
a formal, reserved seating
place cards
straight backed chairs
pass to the left, napkins
following a fold 

An invitation 
to my homey couch
seemingly guarantees
my existential emptiness 
my dread, 
my other

I am so sorry I scared you away.