i think i'm better off alone
but somedays it hits me
the loneliness,
emptiness and how lost
i feel without you

this is supposed to be a grocery list
but i can't think of anything i need
except you
and your smile
your laughter
and your eyes
your touches
and your stolen kisses
your scent
and your secret wishes
your love
and your regrets
your heart
and your bed
your life
and everything else.

i guess that is pretty much all
that i need
right now.

I love the look of words
written down line by line;
their flirtatious teasing
along feint ruled ivory.
The gentle drop of letters
below unrestricting lines;
the emotion immortalised
in each cross and dot.
Most of all, I admire
the finality:
the beauteous dedication
and commitment
of that pen... to this paper.