Hidden Places

I have fallen in love with hidden places, 

a bench under the oak, 

a cave tucked into lakeshore, 

a stone fence growing moss. 

I have fallen in love with hidden places, 

an acorn hid in dirt, 

a flower nearly blooming,

an egg nestled near sky. 

I have fallen in love with hidden places, 

the skin behind your ear, 

the lines that grow with smiles, 

the mole on your right hand.

Lock and Key

Different shapes, 

perhaps, 

but the same metal;

different jobs, 

but chemistry remains. 

I cannot open 

to anyone 

but you, darling. 

And you don’t fit 

with anyone 

but me. 

It was meant to be 

this way, 

perhaps, 

we were made

so different

and so entirely 

the same.

Heaven on Earth

It is always this:

sand and water, sun and sky,

constant as your love.

Forgotten

I forgot today.
I woke up this morning and
forgot you are gone.

Reese Isabella

She came home today,

tiny and perfect,

wearing the outfit 

I wore on my first

adventure. 

Her parents drove 

carefully 

to avoid the riots 

that promised 

to make her world 

a better one. 

Isn’t that what 

we all want? 

For our children to be 

safe and healthy? 

For peace on earth 

to be more than just 

on Christmas? 

She came home today,

so small and pink

new to this world

that is changing.