"Gil From London" (National Poetry Month poem-a-day) Day 29

Criminal Episode20

Written by Bruce A. Pandolfo

4/30/2017

Karen, I know you're dreaming as I type this,

Funny, you're a dream yourself, you really are terrific

these last three weeks have been exquisite and exciting

Honey, I've been dreaming too of detours while on business...

I'm alighting right now, (to India, I'm flying)

Distracted, second guessing getting a second ticket,

Since my child and wife passed, I've also felt lifeless

Disagreeably you're grieving, but our symmetry so assisted

Unprecedented since the loss, I've found myself smiling,

You're the cause of course, could I repay with paying a visit?

In just a few days I could be in Los Angeles,

You've uniquely understood the pain's heaviness

your tenderness and empathy's innate readiness,

have healed my heart aches and strangely steadied it

and yet you've jump-started its invigorated pace

Sorry we can't easily speak on the phone

work has been hectic,

and yes, the pesky time zones

Don't hold it against me, so long we've longed for embrace,

I'll hold you against me, no longer alone

relish in our presence

before I fly home

Here's a number to contact me through Skype at your will

Honey, let me know your thoughts, I'm sure it'll be magic

Karen, I'm looking forward to it, warmly yours, Gil

p.s. I hope I can reach you in the event that anything happens.

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