Criss Crossings
Halfway along a train of thought
a single passenger, just you,
as nimble as a soft-pawed cat,
stepped out onto a deserted platform.
Out of my heart,
a great rocket of desire raced away
into a half-dressed sky.
It may have been your floppy hat.
and your pink shoes that caught my attention,
yet it was you, your appearance
between the hat and shoes
that caused my mind to gasp
like a swimmer coming up for air.
I think we were both surprised,
both caught off guard like that,
both bemused and aroused
in the same timeless vision.
We had only moments to smile and wave
before a flash of gunpowder blooms
derailed us both,
but it was so worth it.
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