28. Warm numbers

When parting
from you
had just passed me
around
the corner

I tried
to be rational
about it

I imagined
a time/anxiety
graphic

The highest peak
should only come
in about
two weeks

but I guess
I underestimated
your implacable
presence
in my dreams

Your soft skin
was still so vivid
in my fingertips
when I
opened my eyes
at dawn

we laid
on the floor
in one
of the hallways
of my mind
hiding from nothing
cos the two of us
had nothing left
to hide

and I
held you tight
and dreamed our way
into the night

the fragrance
of you hair
caressing
my nose thrills
as I kissed
your neck

I tattooed
my handprint
on your ribs
as my tight grasp
let you know
I will never
let go

You put
your arms
around me
as if
you were trying
to be a part
of me
without knowing
you
already were

Time
felt powerless
as it tried
to rip you off
of my skin

I woke up
right after I left you
at the
departure gate

You told me
you were going
to San José
to a congress
for a week
but told me
not to worry
cos the reception
is good
in Costa Rica

and you'll wait
for me afterwards
if it's ok
with me

I said
I'd go to the moon
with you

You smiled
and faded away

I'm awake
but you still
come
into my days
unannounced

at least once
every hour

and
every time
I see your face

Time stays still

I stop everything
I'm doing

and smile