Forgetful
Should I ever forget,
remind me, dear one,
that the home for my arms
is embracing you,
my hands resting on the small of your back.
Should I ever forget,
kiss me first to remind me
of how we connect our souls
over and over,
sweetly, gently,
the way only mature lovers know.
Should I ever forget,
pull me into bed and spoon with me,
my knees molded into the back of your legs,
the warmth of our love overflowing.
Should I ever lose my smile,
smile first at me and I will remember
that we are incomplete without each other,
but that together
love soars free and beautiful.
Should I ever forget,
even the smallest detail about you,
remind me, remind me
in every way you can, my love,
because there is nothing more precious.
Clarence Heller lives in St. Louis, Missouri. He publishes a daily poem via Facebook under the
heading A Piece of Goodness. When he is not spending time with his family, you can find him
tending the garden, working in the prairie, walking in the woods or offering spiritual direction.
