Snowy day. Wet day.
Me inside with chicken pox, and you
Outside in the frosty air.
Garbage day. Trash-burning day.
Me watching through the frosted window, and you
Outside in your big fireman’s boots.
Sick day. Surprise day.
Me waiting and watching, and you
Out there signaling for me to be patient.
Fireworks day! Fourth-of-July day!
Me watching the meteor rise to the sky, and you
Smiling back at my amazement.
