there is a warmth
about us
a willing nature
i have never felt
with any other
your soothing voice
the color of amber
the set of rocks glasses
we each have one of
evenings filled
with pervasive laughter
smithsonian admiration
miraculous in our waiting
and coming together
the way you kiss me after you think
i’ve fallen asleep
cooing the words baby darlin’
i smile
whispering i love you
big daddy