Ph: Life: Welcome Home Girl! Poem by Brian Johnston

Oh! Wow! It's you!
I can't believe it!
I've missed you, you know that?
What in the world have you been up to,
I can hardly wait to hear! Really!
But give me a hug before you say a word OK?
First things first!

Of course I still write poetry.
What do you expect after 6 months
Of zilch communication, nada?
"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? "
Hell, you've already got your feet on my couch!
Take off your shoes at least OK?
(That will be a start in the right direction!)

(I sure hope she hasn't started smoking,
With adventurous girls you never know!)
Yes, I know I can be a real pain
You have often told me as much,
But who do you know girl that loves you more?
And don't kill the messenger but
I really do like your longer hair too!
Any chance you might leave it that way for a while?

How long can you stay?
(Forever would be good!
Crap, I'm already thinking about taking her skiing
And then my Birthday is in January!
Remember love is a gift given daily you fool!
You don't want to look needy do you?
Even if that is precisely what she is looking for!
Even if that is precisely what you are!)

(That's right sweetie, let's do it!
And sooner rather than later I'm hoping!)
Your beret is really so European….
No, please don't take it off.
"You can leave your hat on! "