Tag Archives: lover

hands in the dark – October 7

10.7.2016 dark crisp night branches so stark against the sky   we hold hands into the dark stepping ahead with each other   as if we’d always known. ——————-

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eye of the beholder – May 12

5.12.2016 curved hip with leg tucked, lilac jacket, blonding hair   from across the room I watch her stretch a leg   and sip her cup of tea while she plays scrabble on her kindle.   all’s right with my … Continue reading

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grace – February 28

2.28.2016 driving in the car I said God help me and the bluetooth rang and it was you   incarnate. embodied. flesh of new flesh. gift.   I’m always surprised at how you show up. ———————–  

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angel of compassion – April 1

4.1.2015 the night when the chills come, I wrap deep into my blanket wool cap on my head, toesies in socks, sniffles and sneezes tearing at muscles   and the angel of mercy and generosity brings to me a cup … Continue reading

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my turn – January 15

1.15.2015 let’s go around the circle, what do you love.   the dog, my friends, a light schedule walking in the rain, my day off.   Lindsay, I said. —————–  

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wind chill chill – December 1

12.1.2014 wind chill chill cut me still leave me breathless losing will.   leave me home not alone snug with my bunny warm, warm, warm. ————————-

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to be with – November 26

11.26.2014 to be with the one you love is the best of gifts to give thanks for. ————-

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I yearn for you – November 11

11.11.2014 I yearn for you.   In my dreams you come as a lover whom I have lost and my heart to return to you, find you, drives me on.   Have you found another, no long care, where I … Continue reading

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big bed – September 3

9.3.2014 the big bed still holds my love, her taut calf catching at my heart   the softness of limbs that have welcomed me   the soft hand reaching across to caress my pillow   how could I have slept … Continue reading

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rain in the night – June 12

6.12.2014 rain in the night brings a smile   snug in our beds windows askew doggie hiding in the tile bathroom the steady rising and slowing patter flows like good wishes down the roof slant washing away the sins and … Continue reading

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