Good-Byes

With his smile and wink good-bye

My eyes spill streams of salty dew;

Fair flesh streaks black

The hours are so few.

Thoughts jumbled and words mumbled

Our strides quick on Alphabet Street;

Fingers lock binding hand in hand

I stumble, knees weak.

And horns holler and sirens scream

As we hustle on our way;

Past brunching tables and cupcake carts

Oh how I want him to stay.

And horns holler and sirens scream

But not a word escapes my lips;

For a farewell with such uncertainty

Strains my heart until it rips.

With his smile and wink good-bye

I watch him descend into catacombs out of view;

Warm tears burst forth like summer rain showers

Oh how the hours and days flew.

~kfu