the roots of me

you are tired,
(i think)
of the always puzzle of living and doing;
and so am i.

come with me, then,
and we’ll leave it far and far away—
(only you and i, understand!)

you have played,
(i think)
and broke the toys you were fondest of,
and are a little tired now;
tired of things that break, and—
just tired.
so am i.

-e.e. cumings