A Wondrous Walk
I walked a wondrous walk
with you
in the misty rain
down Rodeo Drive
on Christmas Eve

We spoke of cello memories
and stopped to bask
in the beauty
of windows aglow
with bejeweled gowns
holiday lights
and our kisses

Tiffany's wares seemed like
cheap imitations
when you fell into my eyes
and I fell into your arms

And I wonder what kind of song
a diamond sings when
an embrace outshines its luster?

Like a Blind Person
I want to touch
one square inch of your cheek
as though I were a blind person
trying to see you
with the tips of my fingers

I close my eyes
to feel each molecule
on the surface of your skin
and search for the reasons why
you have drawn me into your world

The electricity generated in
the synaptic space
between your skin and mine
stops time

And for one long moment
I feel like I could
throw away my red-tipped cane
forever