wi$hes

Icky licky sticky
drool unglue from the pillow, cool
knee jerked my reaction to call up your name
did call, after all, it's what I want to do
all day
hear a voice lip speak a sleepy 'hey'
eventually I replied after unopening my eyes
hitting a speaker key I find an edge to the hot sheets
peeling a banana peel morning I drop off the side
speaking peaceably into the silent otherside
flicking up the on upon the white tile
the bathroom heater runs shikavroomshika
make faces in the mirror while talking with you
peeling back the lips to shove in some paste
morning routine at midday
as I stand there t-shirt and flannel
someone gently unhands my phone from the sticky cheek
you stand there doorway framed
dressed and unsuspected, unexpected
sweeped me up, hugs in all
I don't know what to say
except, "Morning made."