Still

Still

There are times

In my bed when I reach for you

Emptiness

Then I reach for the whiskey

None to be found

So

And so

Toss the covers off

Walk naked onto the porch

Listen to the owls

Shiver

Smoke a smoke

Only to disappear in thoughts

thoughts that circle

Until

tired and cold

I climb back into bed

Happy that I thought of you

and your heat

And finally

all is still

Just that

Still