What is the purpose

of each passing moment

when all I can

think about

is

You.

The day wraps me close

into her warming

arms

and the smile

forming

on my lips

does not know

how to mis-remember

your kiss.

Each passing moment

is simply

a step closer

to you.

Because

that is so,

I throw my head back

and I laugh

and I sing

and I caress the hours

of the day

with an affection

I’ve always

known

and now

cannot forget.

Each passing moment

is a step

closer

closer

and closer yet

to you.