Chapter I
The thick textured cover
Of the paperback stained pink
Becomes your lips, seductive and
Welcoming, that open into
A white smile

Chapter II
The lights in the trees
Shimmer on the ebony churning
In your eyes; skyscraper windows
That reach high, speckled with
The white Christmas lights
Below

Chapter III
The gap in the open car
Door flies wide, as you rush
Back into me for one last
Little goodbye

Chapter IV
The thrums of the drums
Of an orchestra muffle themselves
At the door, but I can still
Hear your feet quick and heavy
Down the steps -- out the door --
And to me on the porch

Chapter V
"Write me poetry
Then 'kiss' me into oblivion"

Chapter VI
The familiar warmth like
A warm sweater seeps into my
Skin at the press of my lips
To your forehead

Chapter VII
*"Jesus Christ get over here Ryan,
I need you"