Catching A Firefly

September 12, 2006

Barely touched you with what I have
So profound the effect of your being
On what I do and the decisions I make
The guide rule half made of your teaching

I’m reminded to keep on going
I have no choice, have no attachment
Check the box, the letter arrived
Sweet smelling perfume on the parchment

A few things were sealed with a kiss
One to keep going, and one to let go
The tightness of the air passing between our lips
Once, twice, three times no more

Is it enough to remember?
The imprint that your lips left
And the clasp my hands formed around your hips
Our eyes did meet and then we slept

The strongest you could ever be
Told me to shove off, watched for my safety
A knack for bringing out the maternal
Knew that I could be that man, fatefully