. .

We hug each other like the world depends on it, because it does.

. .

I was depressed, alone and scarred

From halfway across the world, you sent me two chocolate bars

I came home with a new flavor of cream cheese and you randomly brought home an entire tray of leftover bagels from work.

So? You say only 25 words? Smart. Watch me do it in 6.

"You cared when I started crying."

That's all it takes

I searched the world over for you, my adopted baby. But nothing prepared me for the joy of you in my arms.

I think it's time to give up

I etch into the stall door

not yet

you respond

Driving. The beach in late September. Our favorite pizza. The whole world, quiet but air.

Silly dancing in the kitchen

holding hands in the street

curling around each other-

like puppies-

as we sleep

I gave birth and saw my stolid husband weep; I loved him as never before.