Often have I loved
Long have I wondered
Pondered ceaseless moments
On the banks of the Ohio
And stillness, never once in finding
Amongst those placid waters
Tossed his name out like a mantra
For gods may linger near
The equisiteness of running waters
Their deitous ears may love to hear

Once, he (a wise one) pointed South
Across the great river's darkened body
Lit by the lights of the city
"See that river mouth there?
...The Licking river - Only river in America that runs North..."
Stunned by his wisdom - his infinite charms
His hand in mine, later that night
I knew I'd found something much more rare
Than any North-running river's plight

-Kelly M. Kincaid � March 2001
Rarity In a Moment of Clarity
Distinct d�ja vu
An attraction which instantly acknowledges
"You look great" and his voice not wavers
As we walk - balmy, lucid, beautiful night
We are a part of the scenery
He and I...

Mardi Gras in the streets
Neo-liberalism in an age-old conservative town
We stumble through the cobble-stoned gaiety
And like magic, you've taken my hand
First of firsts - you do care a bit for me it seems
Smile is blown across my face like that wind

Picking by cops more apt to socialize than arrest
Antiquated pub with antiquated bar
Black and white checkered floor
Upon which we drink - daresay flirt
Buzzing through the whirled chaos
Pub to pub outside - sweet night air

Not letting go of my hand
And we danced, pressed tight
His sweet, strong body so close
Close enough to kiss...almost....not yet
Shy and I like that
Unassuming gentle man
Diamond amongst the coals
Soul that mirrors soul

-Kelly M. Kincaid � February 2001
Lucid Night
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