when you leave
i inhale deeply
the delicious clean
you’ve left behind
your presence lingers
for days after you’re gone
it’s not just the clean
that you leave behind
you’ve also left me
a little strength
and a smile that enjoyed
us sharing.
you compliment freely
and admire openly
when it is you
who should be admired
for your character
and uncomplaining ways
i like your open nature
that understands
the purity
of getting up early
working hard
then sleeping deep
i like the humble in you
mixed well with pride
you’re new to me
and i’m curious
your life so different
yet similar to mine.
so i inhale deeply
and walk through my rooms
smiling at the scents
and the sense
that you’ve left behind
for me to ponder and enjoy
to catherine
written in the clean breeze
just after she left
~ cj 2002.12.03
