Why must we
Always label things
It is said
So that we
Create our world
A child sees
Points and says
Dada and mama
And even now
We enjoy someone
And still point
And still say
Boyfriend or lover
Partner or husband
But did God
Upon seeing creation
Point and say
Looky there galaxies
And the stars
And everything else
Or did He
Sit back saying
Wow isn’t that
Just simply marvelous
I just knew
Which is why
I didn’t want
I didn’t want
To eventually know
Because I knew
That this knowing
Would be worse
Than never knowing
And sometimes wondering
Is often adequate
Wondering fuels wanting
Whereas knowing only
Ignites the needing
And once needing
Something knowing and
Wondering and wanting
Aren’t ever enough
I know this
Because I have
Known this before
So many times
Before feeling this
The feeling of
Missing something removed
Hometowns and lovers
Are the same
Places where one
Finds such comfort
And fond memories
Of silly adventures
And intimate discovery
Of first times
And last times
And the worst
Times of all
Those times of
Good byes and
See you soons
Hometowns and lovers
I miss you
Both so much
Your body
Is just
The sweetener
In the
Coffee that
You are
And so I
Showed you things
Let you feel
Some touch some
I explained things
Answered your questions
And you grew
You began thinking
Anticipating and handling
You began wanting
Instead of needing
You learned choice
Instead of accept
It’s not me
It’s only ever
Been about you
I’m the waiter
Serving you your
World one course
At a time
HARLAN DIDRICKSON 