I Wonder, How Are You?

As I open my eyes at early dawn Soft sun light streaming through the naked limbs of the old oak Filter through laced-curtains hung even though its winter To let in the light by day or the light of a moonlit night I greet our Maker at first then my thoughts run straight to you And I wonder how are you? Are you well? Are you awake? Did they give you a warm blanket last night, One of the coldest days of winter? What did they feed you for supper? Did you stay up ‘till 2:00 as you usually do? As I go through my day I feel your love trailing me As I move from one place to another Embracing, teasing me, imploring, “Come sit awhile with me” Did you feel my warmth in the letter I wrote? D'ya notice, I tried to outdo you! You wrote twelve compared to fifteen!? I need to tell you everyday how much I love you, just as you are That I thank you for being there for me with encouraging Words, holding me, loving me, lifting me, accepting me Just as I am, needing me as I need you, believing undoubtedly Our long search is over, we have finally arrived To: My Love, JAM, a gem that is entangled, buried deep in a world not of his making From: His peanut butter, Sunshine*