Crime scene
we both were there
we were witnesses
we might be called
to testify and
under oath
we will have
to create
a composite
and then
they will
make
a wanted
poster
based
on our
description
but that
won’t bring back
our love
which was
stolen
by a
thief in the
night
People and things
it is easier to love
a house, a car, a book,
a movie or a sunset
than it is to love
a person
people
are made up
of so many
variables
and tender
inconsistencies
I can more easily
list my top ten
movies of all time
than I can
list my
top ten
most
important
friends
contemporary
humans
change their
addresses
like they
change
their clothing
or their minds
it is so much
easier
to admire
architecture
from afar
than to
touch the
texture
of
closeness
soft skin
often makes
promises
that are
on the surface
far too deep
Know the score
I have
been
instant
replaying
the I said
we said
details
and
also
watching
in slow
motion
the tickle
tackle
touch down
that was
our
one night
together
and
though
my inner
coach
has
told
me to
play
the field
I still
feel
it's too
soon
since
our
Super-bowl
to go
back
to
games
Daredevil
you already knew
before
you got on
her ride
that there would
be some
ups and
some downs
you already
knew that
she was
famous
for her
triple
loop
you are
a cheap
thrill seeker
and you
were
looking
to get
your kicks
and a
rush
and
when
it all
slowed down
you didn’t
want to
get off
and you
were holding
up the works
like a spoiled
brat who
doesn't
know
how to
read the
signs
saying:
exit this way
Yes and no
Yes
I only want you
for your
body
and
yes
this is
only for
the night
and
no
it probably
won’t
mean
anything to me
and
no
I am not
the right
one for you
but
yes
I still
think
it’s good
you just
took off
your
soft cotton
blouse
and no
I don’t
think we
need
any music on
Marvin Gay
and Mozart
never composed
anything
that could
match
the sound
of
a
breathy
yes
said
in the darkness
That's all folks
so that was it
that
ripped
pocket of time
those petty
arguments
these useless
gifts
thoughtless
thoughts
and a few
private
details
never to be
disclosed
in mixed
company
but to be
savored alone
like a
kiss’s
aftertaste