Okay we shared
Something maybe lots
Of some things
We dined upon
The table that
We are tasted
The forbidden fruits
And they were
Succulent and delicious
And deeply satisfying
And when finished
We pushed away
And went back
To our lives
And whatever we
Do call it
There’s one thing
We can’t deny
We’d dine there
Again because it
Was so good
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 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
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
Obstacles are placed
On our path
Not to weaken
But to strengthen
Obstacles give pause
Providing time to
Wonder do I
Really want this
But never forget
That hills exist
So that valleys
Can also exist
Where you decide
To stop is
Up to you
HARLAN DIDRICKSON 