gestures

March 13, 2016

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i turned down 

his white shirt collar 

after i slipped into my well-worn shoes

and adjusted his paisley tie that shown beneath,

a small gesture 

     seemingly
          not much

          though much
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he held my sweatered arm

and steadied me as i tripped on an unruly lace

guiding me into the passenger seat,

he buckled my belt

pressed a kiss to my cheek

a small gesture 

     seemingly
          not much

          though much
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cat hair on my sweater

he brushed it free,

his mug held no coffee

i filled it with the first from the pot,

a towel to the steamy shower door

he draped for me,

he napped on the sofa, work forgotten

i removed his shoes
          

          not much

          though much

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~ mary jane goodman

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