How Long?

How long has it been
since someone touched
you, touched

more than your body,
but your very soul?
How long

since your spirit sang
with sheer joy,
an orgasmic hallelujah of thanks

simply for the presence
of someone else?

How long since your heart beat
in wild unison, passionate
and at peace, both?

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OK, I know, the use of fireworks in a love poem is kind of hackneyed. But sometimes, it really is like that.

The picture was taken July 4th.

Tom