Every Curve

My eyes struggle to stay open

My jaw tightens

I see her there, in a distance

Known only by space and time

She blinks fast

And I mouth the words to her

Keeping time

To the rushing water

Of the tides that are rolling in

I hear a gull

Ears perk up

I know it’s not you

But I can still wish

Your hands are cold

I warm them in my pockets

Keep them there a little too long

Like I was trying to keep you

Call to you like a songbird

Play your tune - memorize it

Memorize your body

Every twist and turn

Every curve

So I can draw it later in my mind

Pencil to paper and you appear.