Thursday, February 11, 2010

Think of me

When your hair gets damp from winter fog

When you come across a famished stray dog


When you journey up a pine covered mountain

When your step sinks into snow that’s freshly fallen


When you pass a stall filled with Oriental charms

When the wind wails eerily in torrential storms


When you forget to clip your toenails for days

When you visit a mall and get lost in the maze


When Whiskey with water is ordered at the bar

When the rainbow pulls up after a sunny shower


When you bump your knee or nick your thumb

When a drive in the rain makes your fingers numb


When you recall in winters how cold my feet would be

When our being together was the only time we were happy


When yellow blossoms overwhelm amaltas trees

When your heart aches with the weight of memories


When you rummage through the debris of our dreams

When the mind feels like it’s coming apart at the seams


When you can forgive this disguised heart, finally

Just that one last time, think of me.