june 24.

three rocks fell out of my pocket
left in a small pile where i was lying on the couch
i noticed them this morning

this is happening a lot lately
reminders of your collections
in my pockets
in the laundry
in cupholders or a rogue shoe

when i see them
i have to resist the urge
to sneak into your room
and curl around your sleepy body.

june 22.

in the bath
together
your hair wet and slick
makes me think of when you were younger
balder
a blob of chub and softness.

now, you stack your toys
on my belly
a turtle
an alligator
(chomp chomp)
laugh and splash with your busy agenda
raise one eyebrow.