Like A Whisper

like a whisper. low.
almost a hum in your ear
when you close your eyes
i am there.

a single key on the piano
played slowly
over and over again,
in rhythm with your pulse

pumping blood
throughout your body.
that secret tick.
low. almost a hum

in your memory i
pull back to life
something long since
forgotten, but now

when you close your
eyes is there
as fresh as yesterday.
low. almost a hum

in your ear
these words cast
a net of attention
longed for by all,

like a whisper of an
old friend.
calming. soothing. low.
a hummed song

shared between two
friends waiting to
be together and
raise their voices.

09.29.10