fragmented memories, coalesce,
splintered emotions, heal,
your smile an abiding gift,
traversing the minefields of my moments,
without you, empty, barren, closeted, bleak,
with you, alive, fragrant, complete … … …
fragmented memories, coalesce,
splintered emotions, heal,
your smile an abiding gift,
traversing the minefields of my moments,
without you, empty, barren, closeted, bleak,
with you, alive, fragrant, complete … … …
on your skin, scribbling odes to love,
angry, lost, empty,
raucous, pristine, encompassing love.
on my heart, scribbled odes embossed, etched, engraved,
yearning, pining, aching,
for you … … …