She reached out
In a fleeting instant,
And with soft hands
Crumpled a corner of my life.
...
Palest blue and creamiest white,
Raspberry tipped
In supple delight.
Five feet of heaven
...
To Margo, Wherever I May Find Her
She reached out
In a fleeting instant,
And with soft hands
Crumpled a corner of my life.
The crease still lingers,
Shrink-resistant.
(18 August 2008)