* Time Out Poem by Linda Ori

I never thought the day would come
That I would find me hiding from
The one I love above the rest
The one who always loved me best;

But time has brought me to this place
I want no one within my space
At least for just a little while
Although I dearly miss your smile,

I find I've lost the energy
To spend the nights with you and me
Consumed within our lengthy chats
'Bout Aries rams and Leo cats;

Too many tasks upon my plate
Leave little time to appreciate
All the things you mean to me
My soul is screaming 'set me free'!

I hope this is a fleeting thing
I really miss my cell phone ring
And email doesn't do the job
Just as deficient as my 'bob'

So please be patient while I breathe
Don't let my absence make you seethe
For absence makes the heartstrings grow
And I'll be back before you know.