We sat in the second largest castle
And enjoyed our lattes far from home.
And what fantastic foam! I explained and expounded
The inside corporate Starbucks scoop
And the physics of milk and other (un)important
Second-hand news I heard from you
To overfilled ears quickly losing interest.
And what gracious listeners they were to wait
While I steamed routine memories of you
In my half-empty soul. That is, until
The moment when the misty force of your
Absence overtook those overloaded pleasantries
And my powers of avoidance were spent
And I submitted to silence and the brimming surprise
Of ready tears to (un)ready eyes.
Truly, Love, I am not here without you.
Written 3-28-08
Cesky Budejovice, Czech Republic