Poem For Fiona Darling

 she said:
 cheer up. 
 the sun'll show one of these days
 and it did
 now months away that first word set to that melody
 brings back mind pictures
 and i'm tugging the ends of my hair
 remembering
 phones rings
 i jump
 she talks
 and the dial tone when we're done
 is special somehow
 remember babe?
 when water streaked our shoulders
 in perfect lines
 smiles streaked our faces in laughter
 sugar bit our tongues
 and giggles laced our conversation i was
 drunk on those giggles
 so insane
 so perfect
 remember hon?
 gravel hurt my feet but i didn't care
 your feet were hurting too and yet
 we danced. 

 dolls were layed to rest
 so long ago
 but we are walking still
 come to me with the hard parts
 and help me carry mine
 we'll float darlin'
 rafts can't carry us
 but barges can and we'll find one
 hitch a ride
 sleep among the stars
 we'll fly soon you and i we'll
 fly.

for Fiona with heaps of love from her franny