Arithmetic
Sometimes I think that days and moments
feelings and emotions should be linear
add them up in neat columns
clear solutions
But most days
i do not know the formula
to use or how to frame the equation
that shows me the way to your heart
Geometric shapes of light, angles with edges
lines intersecting and
rays diverging--obtuse, acute
often on the edge
of degree
of emotion
of passion
The digital protractor of my soul
honed to measure sharp edges
built in horizontal spirit levels
precise
yet not
I know well the shapes of your shadow
the light from your smile and the
warmth of your embrace
but your Cartesian coordinates baffle me
I can not find the quadrant or the axis
Bring me back to the sums of children
where love adds up and your heart
aligns with mine
Copyright © Jennie Davis | Year Posted 2006
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