Valentine's Day

I chose White Zinfendel to celebrate
The moment
Not my usual Chardonnay, or your Cabernet
As that would display connection
And we aren't but telepathically and
Somehow that's not something
Anyone would understand.

I chose reading the Atlantic Monthly
Instead of calling you and risking
Leaving a message on your machine and
Having your daughter wonder why
Someone would call you sweet when it
Wasn't allowed.

I chose wit over romance.

- Cathy Hanlon 02/02