Double-Time

I can still feel you
the wonder of your touch
the seduction of your caress
between every distant sigh and whispered tune,
hear your voice each time my thoughts turn
and I won't lie,
I miss you more than I should ...

after the anger and sudden shock
when the rage fell away
into something like blind stumbling crying jags
even when those slants of discord wrapped themselves around
and ran to my aid,
all I could do was sit here and remember,
you ...

a thousand kisses I send your way
sealed with a prayer on wings lifted high,
may your days be filled with something sweet
exactly what you need,
and everything you deserve
overflowing and running over, double-time ...

(11.14.07)