For Lauren
I go into the workplace
Without love
No one has caressed me
No kiss goodbye
The home is cold
The wind outside is cold
The world is cold
I am left cold
The phone at work is shrill
Belying its promise
I answer. I must.
I listen and I talk
I am warmed by the voice
By the pleasantness
By the interest and the implied smile
By the quiet humor
I am in love
With someone a thousand miles away
Whom I shall never see
With whom I shall never speak again
I am in love
I am warm
I am happy
Love comes from within. I smile
Anonymous