Tracy

Even now I see us clear as glass
through the window of my memory.

My hand on your cheek  
replaying memories
of the night before
when I made love to you tenderly.

I had to catch a plane
that took me to
the other side of the world
leaving you behind

The tears that fell
from your big blue eyes
Were like diamonds that shattered
upon the ground.

If I were to return
to that ground you stood
I know flowers have grown there
because your sadness
was deep and sacred.

I kissed your thick warm lips
like I kissed them
the night before.

I gave you an uneasy smile
and turned to my journey
that would take me
much farther from home
than I could imagine

Where conflicts became whirlwinds
on desert sands and humid jungles

How may times my mind has drifted to that day
to your touch

I prayed to see you again.
feeling a tinge of that sensation
of pure unadulterated love.
You know it was you who helped me
keep my sanity in the insane

You helped keep me grounded
in that world of dementia.
of twisted souls and torn hearts

Now years later driving down this road
at two in the morning
I can still see your beautiful face
I still feel the sensation of your lips
the sensation of you.

A part of me senses loss
I feel a tear fall as rose blossoms
sway in the moon light
Where we kissed goodbye.

Wherever you are Tracy
I hope angels are guiding your way.