Daily Keemo. 1.28.11 Wrapped His Neck Like A hug

Wrapped His Neck Like A Hug

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I ran into him out front of the store and
we talked out on the sidewalk and
it was cold because it is
always cold here at this time
of the year.

We made small talk like
people do when they don't see each other
very often anymore and
we were both agreeable and
smiled a lot more than usual.

He asked how my father was and
I realized it really had been a long time since we
caught up like this.

"I haven't seen him in 8 years and
it is best that way," I replied.
There was an awkward silence
he too realized it had been a really long
time and
we went on for only a minute longer and
he reached his hand out and I shook it and
as we walked away with our back to each other
I couldn't help but think that
his scarf wrapped his neck
like a hug.

... Enjoy!

Daily Keemo. 9.9. It Is There That I Will Retreat

It Is There That I Will Retreat
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It has turned cold here and
I can hear the window screen rattling as
the wind blows through it and
the leaves on the trees hum like
they hum
when fall is here and
it dark much earlier and
soon living things will turn.

They always do.

I am already searching for the sun and
as I prepare for my 37th Michigan winter
I know that warmth is found in places
that are much closer than the sun and
in her hand it will be warmest and
it is there
that I will retreat.

I always do.

...Enjoy!

Daily Keemo. 02.08. The Long Arms Of Winter Are Around Me

The Long Arms Of Winter Are Around Me
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there is green
grass and sunlight and
warmth and breeze and a
drink out back
with her and
there are ice cubes and
her arms are bare because
the sun wants
it that way.

as I raise one to my mouth
the outside of the glass
prespires and feels
perfect under the fingertips
and the sun on my neck
means we are a long
way from this winter and

as I open my eyes
I know I am months away
from this and
until then I will close my eyes
and see it

all over again.

...Enjoy!