My dashboard lit up
like a Christmas tree roadside
when my mechanic arrived.
Tweets
your mask hides
your mask hides your smile
but still how I’m struck
to see your eyes laughing
nearly completely
nearly completely
is how you described your love
nearly but not quite
Today I am happy
Today I am happy for a number of reasons.
One: Lightning bolts do not always chase you.
Two: There are more than seven seas.
Three: You, my friend, exist.
he smiled the smile
he smiled the smile
that made hearts rainbow bounce
full
generous
and just for you
KEEP YOUR SOCIAL DISTANCE
KEEP YOUR SOCIAL DISTANCE
in public at least
I see you there
I see you there
in the velvet spaces
between the snow and pines
always there
always there
in the expectant peace
between tide-driven waves
you are there
you are there
in the silence
between heartbeats
How do I know
How do I know you are gone?
The basil is flowering.
