I think about you every day
and every day I see you

walk away

from me for the last time and our last words
phrases and sentences

for the life of both of us
I can't

even remember
because I just never thought I'd have to

much of what exists about you
for me

are feelings but what
I still see

when I close my eyes is your gleam
that would very rapidly spark

a flame of either playful derision
or best of all

mad inspiration

I miss you every day

but I have got to cut this one off
because

I'm out to get some lunch
so

if you'll excuse me



Whit Howland © 2020