Poem For Rising Dawn

 you
 are the friend of
 a friend
 and the recipient of
 so many
 history lessons.
 thank you for
 taking
 my time and holding it
 like the breath of white air
 on a cold day
 in gloved hands.

 three months since she was here
 but last week I found another note
 (top shelf, in a teapot)
 i love you she says

 sneaky is that girl
 surprise me some more
 sunshine
 the sun and my heart
 both rise
 at your coming.