A Nickel for Thoughts of You

For My Robert ...

A Nickel for Thoughts of You
by C.J. Heck

I wish I had a nickel
for every time I think of you,

watching TV on the couch,
chin parked on your chest,
not sleeping, just resting
your eyes for a minute;

or with your brow furrowed,
chasing an errant whisker
on the foamy face in the mirror;

or your hands on the keyboard,
and the amazing speed
of your intricate thoughts
on the computer screen
considering the size of your hands;

or you secretly watching me
from across the room,
and me secretly catching you
secretly watching me;

or your gentle touch
on my cheek
when you pass my chair,
just because you're glad I'm here.

Love is measured
in so many little minutes.
It's important we not miss them,
for no one really knows,
life might be metered in hours.

It isn't really about the nickels,
but it would be fun
to see the almighty pile of coins.

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[from the book, “Anatomy of a Poet”, by C.J. Heck, available at Amazon.com]

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