so you're going to the other side of the world

and I'm gonna wait for you

all the things we do

most pleasant is you, your smile, your laugh

and I'll weed the yard

and water the plants

and give that cat her medicine

but mostly I hope for your safe return



it's not easy being anyone these days

but these times of fishy fish

and food coupons are a tasty test

to tell us what is best

in this life


for me it's the sound

that silly sigh at night

when I put my arm around you

and we both slumber like kids

hearing the whippoorwills


unexpected summer nights

whipoorwills

salty hills of sleep and wishes