"A Grief Observed" by Kelby S. Luskey

A Grief Observed

To Ross

Inside you, there's a fire

that bites & bites

to the

tiny death

I'm there too

I can feel the burning

sear of the flame.

I want to kiss your

shoulders

and your legs

your fingertips

and your lips

If I could bottle you up

and drink a

bit of you each day

Still, eternity would not

hold enough

days

For my love to savor

the bittersweet

flavor

of your

eyes and soul

And your truth.

Kelby S. Luskey

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