Like the fall
That slipped
Into the winter
You and I
Suffered our first
Hard freeze frost
We were surprised
Having to build
Fires and make
Shanty’s around what
We once were
This winter would
Either bring us
Closer or force
Us to leave
Each other surviving
But we knew
That our warmth
Was doubled together
Now I know
How small an
Inch feels having
Been reduced to
That upon hearing
About you and
Him and him
And him and
Him and him
And with each
Him and him
What was left
Of me was
Pummeled into a
One inch piece
Of scrap metal
Of no value
Even to me
One of God’s
Greatest treasures and
One in which
We hardly recognize
Is simple caring
That outstretched hand
That warm welcome
A howdy do
Even a quiet
I love you
I have been
Very very lucky
Someone always cares
About me somewhere
It’s their caring
And not mine
Which helps sleep
Come to me
At my bedtime
Love is grand
A Verdi overture
A twirling waltz
With ball gowns
And black tuxedos
Love is sultry
A Chopin concerto
Written for piano
Violin and harp
Delicate and wafting
Floating high above
Until it lands
Like my fingers
Upon your lips
Love is sweet
And slightly bitter
A dusted nutmeg
On the foam
Of a latte
A bittersweet chocolate
Surprising at first
Disappearing into joy
Love is quiet
And horribly mournful
That wet Autumn
Day when the
World cries too
Knowing you’re heartbroken
Love is everything
Love is simply
Everything to everyone
Yet every time
Every single time
Every time that
I think that I’m
Over you I’m
Reminded that I’m
Not I never
Will be over
One tiny thing
Brings back all
The other things
I hate this
I hate it
I wish that
I hated you
But I don’t
I never will
Oh I know
That you are
You are well
Past over me
I’m the one
Passed over on
Your way to
Being well well
Past over me
HARLAN DIDRICKSON 