Thursday, May 16, 2002

Tears

Last week, I developed our last picture together.
And I wondered, do my tears make the picture develop somehow
Clearer? Sharper? More beautiful?
Maybe.

Yesterday, I held your hand for the last time.
And I wondered, do my tears make our memories somehow
Funnier? Better? More real?
Maybe.

Last night, I finally went to sleep without you.
And I wondered, do my tears make my dreams somehow
Deeper? Livelier? More calming?
Maybe.

This morning, I made breakfast without you.
And I wondered, do my tears make the food somehow
Warmer? More filling? More delicious?
Maybe.

An hour ago, I washed your favorite shirt once more.
And I wondered, do my tears make your shirt somehow
Softer? Cleaner? Sweeter?
Maybe.