Poem #651

two kisses in the morning:

one when I get up
turn her over
and try not to miss her lips
she smiles sleepily

one when I leave
lift her chin
and lean almost falling over
she mumbles, “I love you, see you later”

Poem #650

my mind exploded
all my muscles tensed
to keep my bones from shaking
I didn’t even realize
until I couldn’t read
I had things to do
so I shut the door
the other room rumbled
while I tried to ignore it
nothing was right
I wasn’t feeling
but I drove then ate
finally went to sleep
the
n I stopped
but I’m still scared
to open the door