We’re inseparable
I was there in the crowd
last night
listening to you
speak poetry
exclusively to me
in a room full of people
and my hand was
the first thing you touched
when you let go of the mic
so naturally as if
who you are
and who I am
are one and the same thing
morning found you
waking in my bed
in my arms
and our eyes talked in silence
the color and fire
of an October opal
over a Filipino breakfast
of fried rice
and smoked beef strips
butterfly kisses on my lips
wife-style
before you crossed the threshold
I stood at the open doorway
my smile the last thing
on your eyes before
the elevator doors closed
and here you are again
sneaking to a private corner
in the middle of a family barbecue
dialing my number
“I just want to hear your voice for a minute.”
before
you turned the pork chops on the grill
before
sunset returns you to my world
before
life takes us
another step further
in this path we’ve taken together
i
adee said:
captured. once again.
Katherine said:
very nice. making me sad though as I miss my friend. xo
irisoniris said:
Katherine!!! Am I the friend you’re missing??? Haha. Let’s chat soon OK?! Love you.
Katherine said:
Naw, you aint that friend cuz you are always available to me (at least in my mind). Love you too and so happy for newfound love. I am praying around the clock that it is only happiness from beginning to end. I want the world to come knocking, offering you book deals and a spot on Oprah and you not wanting to leave his side for even a second. He can travel WITH you, remember that.
BABy said:
so loving you….
you are a wonderful sister…..
Abeer said:
damn..i am sold completely on that one! one tear is rolling from a trembling heart Iris! i LOVE IT ! so touched and high,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 🙂
Kallisa Powell said:
Iris…”I Can’t Wait” and this piece are aptly expressed reflections on passionate relationships. I am feeling both of your pieces!