lonely stars
I miss the sky
we shared

late walk home
stars dripping
onto my shoulders

the magic
of a shooting star
I forgot to wish too

walking in the rain
she stops
to cuff her pants

top quarter champion

TOP half Chamption

bottom quarter champion

music fades  
into the background  
solo concert

waxing candle
a table set
for one

2-person hammock
in the woods
with no partner

two pillows
in bed
for myself

TOP half champion

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BOTTOM half champion

many moons ago
I held you close
now . . . nothing . . .

noisy terminal
planes
going in all different directions

sweltering summer walk
I sing 
to the cornfields

winter night
first snow
perfectly placed

top quarter champion

BOTTOM half champion

bottom quarter champion

bye

still night
an empty room
of cardboard boxes

the door clicked shut
already waiting for her return
the patient puppy

open field
our picnic basket
and tartan blanket

cloud watching
soft grass, the warm sun
a summer dream

feet dangle
over the pier
my eyes never leaving yours

poolside
the sun creates
a perfect glow

top quarter champion

TOP half Chamption

bottom quarter champion

misty garden path 
I could never 
see your full beauty

warmed by sunlight
and flushed gold at dusk
your freckles

twirling in my old/new spring skirt . . .
too afraid to wear it last year;
a new season, a new soul

to live a delirious life
with summer peaches
and music

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BOTTOM half champion

“it smells like spring”
she interrupts
my complaints disappear

your pink sweater and cheeks
I call you on your lie
belly laughs

checkout lane
Reese’s peanut butter cups
snuck onto the counter

sour patch kids
and a ring box
I wish luck

top quarter champion

BOTTOM half champion

bottom quarter champion

bye