Minutes

They’re only minutes
but how many minutes are there
between hello and goodbye?
Between the touch of fingers 
and the brush of lips, 
to whispered sighs,
soft, warm caresses,
and on
to the lingering embraces
of never wanting to let go?

Far too few.

How many minutes are there
between goodbye and hello?
Between the last touch of fingertips
and the slipping out of view,
through the empty aches,
the longing, and the hopes,
awaiting
the anticipation
of the next touch?

Far too many.

They’re only minutes.
How many minutes will I Love you?
Every one of them!
 

may 2007
Janet Reid