Always You

in those many ways of yesterday
I pull them close
and hug
tight,
certain ones to be sure
the ones that counted,
mattered.
that
stood the test
above the rest those memories rise,
regardless.
in spite of

the rattle rings
for one more shake
reminding of the time at hand,
listen...

and if I could, I would
bring you close
closer than you've ever been,
if you only knew.
maybe you do
and maybe I wish too hard

in the quiet of my silent dream
you are there.


(3.5.10/ajs)