I was bothering no one I was merely
Reading out loud this thing I’d set down
A short time earlier I swearda God
I wasn’t botherin a soul
I had the t’s crossed and i’s dotted
And I don’t believe I was dangling
Too many participles I was an innocent
Man just hangin out
…On the relaxin
*
There I was in mid-sentence stroll
Eyes meeting those in attendance
When slam pow screech
There you were and I
Slipped into the pool
Cause there was not footin
Left cause there you were
Soft eyed lookin straight back
…On the relaxin
*
I sucked up my gut
Broke free of a conversation
Braved my knee-buckling fear sweat
And with hands shoved in pockets
Invited you to coffee
With us and now you get real slippery
And say okay and I’m outside cool
Sayin certainly while inside
my little boy says – serious?
…On the relaxin
*
Soon we discover nestled mornings
Your very hot tea and my coffee
Sipped during the crackle rasp
Of newspaper pages turning
Putting all on hold here
And there making room for the kiss
And the skin to skin don’t let
The day begin embrace
…On the relaxin
*
Life seems to be with you now
We are fast joined growing hearts
Learning our landscapes
And I like your magic full
Length around me in gentle
Form the scent of peace
Is full in the air
We are the healing newborn
…On the relaxin
*
I see more sun in the day now
The movement of the lake
Outside my window seems smoother
And even the coffee tastes better
And who the hell knows
Maybe there is a God
Just look at you in cotton
Folks smiling at me
…On the relaxin
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