Migration

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It was still too dark to get at last out of bed

Apologies to 5 AM, but we knew, it was time to go

Yes, the night had been long, almost too perfect,

As most mystical nights spent in love will be

But screaming ecstasy was worth every lost second

You packed with slow tears you weren’t ashamed to hide

Traces of unspoken love stowed away with make up, and lingerie.

Loading the trunk, a tomb, breathing chill mist, you had to remark

On how damned cold goodbyes really are, and consider

How much better off we’d be together, further south.

You asked me to come with you, migrate to a warmer clime

Though you knew what we both wanted wasn’t now the time.

Ran open garage door, looked outside, with delighted eyes

Reveling in a sight you’d ever only dreamed

Frozen angel’s kisses on lashes, lips, floating from brightening sky

Great snowy white, finally in her habitat

It was then you wanted to, but couldn’t stay.