Crossed Paths Met Once,
If Never Again

Smile-born indents below full cheekbones

Infuse maple into your wary speech

Pecan eyes

I have memorized your silhouette

And kissed your freckles in my dreams

Tropical daughter, fruit of the warmth

Unclench your weighted hands

Constellations can be traced

On the same shoulders upholding the world

I asked time to rush you here

& be patient with your visit