I woke up middle of a dark night
a black and white cat on top of the refrigerator
three dogs  needing out
my love far away sleeping
I petted the cat put the
dogs out
and thought hard of her way up there
sleeping
I wanted to connect with her mentally
I thought of the songs we both like
heard her sweet voice echo
in the cool night air
lit up a cigarette thinking how
long can two months be
how far is Minnesota
how soft is her cheek
how I think of her in my sleep
and I slept then
satisfied almost
counting sheep
as the days until