I reach across
the bedspread,
our fingers touch.
Pinkie to palm.
The tender
second
our fingers meet.
I open my eyes,
see your face,
the tip of the nose
toward my nose.
Eskimo kiss.

Mere moments until
the alarm rings,
our morning ritual commences:
my scalding shower
yours, water far too cold
brewed coffee
apple cinnamon tea.

Hand in hand,
to the subway.
Our fingers touch
one last time.
Ghost-like,
the sad goodbye lingers,
haunting our
good morning.
Good Morning
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