Halloween

We walked along the path leading into the woods the leaves on the trees so vibrant it almost hurt to look at them the same way I felt when I look into your tired eyes it’s been a hard year but you’re hanging upside down in a batman suit I love you crazy throw me and I will return

New Years Eve

You fell asleep and I was all alone with my friends who were awake but not here with me and even though we rolled on the floor with the dog and drank bubbly wine when we kissed at midnight it felt more like resignation than resolution in the morning you were gone yet again I’ll return 

Easter

The cherry trees are blooming despite the sudden cold the sun shone just above the river where you held me the jumping fish scared us until we laughed the dog enjoyed romping in the woods tonight even though you weren’t here to see it so much that you won’t see you’ve apologized and thrown me again

Halloween

The days have truncated but the sky is still blue I recognize this path faithful dog by my side I picture the gap in your bottom teeth as you’d smile and realize it’s been months since I’ve awakened thinking of your face I see myself reflected in the puddled water and know to whom I’ve been returned