she steps over to me and in that way she does
tilts up her head to me and smiles
how can i respond but with a
darling?
i am at your service – what is thy desire?
and she says oh nothing i just wanted
to stand next to you
what can i do but gather her into my arms
even with the many witnesses gathered
around the living room
and not heeding their eyes upon us
i say i know the feeling
oh my darling i truly do
and in my arms her eyes sparkle up at me
and she says wordlessly please kiss me
and in that moment as the clock strikes midnight
i respond appropriately
and a life time later i say the words
i love you too