as i look around

the den is solely mine

except for the little touches

the bookstand is filled with my books
long gone is the need for wall shelving
the computer has become my library 

it was a gift from you

organizing what used to be piles

upon my rather large desk
where now the cats sleep all day
not a doubt you were clearing them space

atop are your decorations

little reminders from you i gaze upon

as my mind seeks a sentence, a word

there are other touches in here of you

they help me focus

your craft room has a few of mine

the ability to wander as you please

taking your music with you

earphones are a good thing, my love

i use them to shut out the world
why sometimes i never
answered the phone

which explains the flashing light

she purchased for me

i would have loved to have been

at that electronic store

as you probably explained, he is deaf

this has a more important message

no matter where we are

we live in each other

it is why in a landscape of lavender

while in Provence, i saw a bit of heaven
reflected in your eyes

2/13/19