She Misses Him

she misses him
soft underfoot upper hall
past the night light
thirsty dry empty
she misses him

she misses him
salty bath and tears
warm towel chills
thirsty dry empty
she misses him

she misses him
tender sweet flirts
behind the wall
he kisses her
she misses him

she misses him
doubt and fear persist
tricks of jazzy songs
he kisses her
she misses him

- Patti Friday, Poetry Dept., Embassy of Ideas

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