real as a dream

I can see you standing beside me
talking to me
looking at me
I can feel you touching me
skin to skin.

There, on the driveway,
dropping me off outside the door
lingering for goodnight.
Our lips join in fireworks
the pattern rehearsed.

My mind plays games with me,
this dreamworld.

You know as well as I
we never saw each other again
and likely never will.

best kiss

When I ask,
“what was the best kiss you ever had?”
your memory dances,
I can see the sparkle in your eyes.
Who were they
where did it happen
did you see it coming
had you forgotten about it until now?
Let’s sit here in memory
if only for a moment.