every moment is now
on my lips

I long to have too much of you
I don’t think it’s possible

there’s a spring in my step that’s been missing
I open my mouth and a bunch of excited chatter pours out
procrastination hasn’t been a problem
things are getting done
I feel randomly happy and bright…

I think
it’s hope

I don’t want to think about my mistakes, confusions, or pains
I just want to be with you in this moment,
and as many moments as I can,
for the rest of our days

he’s got the nicest smile of anyone I’ve ever seen
…
the end

every morning my nakedness invites your full length embrace
in your absence
cats and dogs stretch together in the sleepy bed

I pull up the covers
turn down the light
and hold the poems gently
through the lonely dream filled night