i tilt my head, covetous
for the sensation of july's warm breath on my neck
whilst fumbling
in my battered purse for the right change,
attempting to fathom the reason that this
- change -
is the name given to coins..

"as opposed to",

"to make, or become different",

"instead of"

change..
as in movement.

july into august and days circled for ceremony.
a new name. a broadening of edges.
expansion.

change -

"in addition to"...