under the moon light
a forbidden union
the stars shine brighter

raging rain
soft kiss
on my cheek

laced fingers
the sun can wait
five more minutes

pebbles on my window
I look
for you

rat-a-tat-tat
pebbles tap her window—
summer rendezvous

flowers blossoming…
through a bitter smile
I wish them luck

When Harry Met Sally,
half-eaten Ben and Jerry’s
lulls me to sleep

a cross is made
she kneels in prayer
ash Wednesday

hot soup
in my pajamas
slurping

new butterfly
together we watch
it blossom

solar eclipse
through the box
I see them mingle

heat rising
little choice but
to fade away

slush
spinning tires
at the stop sign

red lace
holding your body tight
wedding night

intense brown eyes
I notice
as you keep the beat

Valentine’s Day
cuddling on the couch
with her cat

they spin and twirl
to the outside garden
a first kiss

a pile of petals
at her feet
he loves her not

lovers flutter
in the park
I watch from my window

the sparkle
in her eyes
tonight’s the night

he paces outside
her door
long-stemmed roses

ahh!
I see my shadow
six more weeks of winter

the petals fall
I close my eyes
and wish for you

under the table
I slip you my hand
childhood lovers

alone on the path
splashing in puddles
I am five again

spaghetti dinner
between us
I fixate on your lips

evening service
cleansing ashes
from the priest’s thumb

trekking…
through the fog
to get to you

holding my breath
a vague outline
in the mist

one man dares
to give a raspberry
a druish princess

snow covered lane
your hand
in mine

the sweet smell
of cookies in the oven
your hand in mine

picking my nose,
i realize
i’m not alone

fingers interlock
my chest contains
a beehive

eyes meet…
as snow falls
so do I

on the porch
melting
I say goodbye to a friend

frigid february night
i come home
to an empty house

the peel’s fragrance
still clings—
the fruits are mine

school bus friend—
she opens her hand
to reveal his name