Saturday, June 18, 2011

Homesick

The ticking of the clock intrudes
upon the laughter -
a reminder.
Everything is temporary.
I savor the last moments.
The lullaby of voices, familiar and friendly
like the warmth of a home
I can't go back to again.
I return with regret to long silences,
strangers faces
and counting pennies
for a few moments of talking with you.

1987

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