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As Thoughts of You Take Residence
by Ken HarnischAs thoughts of you take residence in my mind
Again, I begin to wonder why
While climbing the stairs to
Clean your room
And dust the pictures
And make sure the place is as cozy
Warm as when you left it
All those years ago.
Nothing is out of place
And when you return
You will find the pillow fluffed
And the coffee hot
And the conversation just as good as it’s ever been
If you can stand the wild beating in my heart
When you cross the threshold
If you even know it’s there
If you remember why
I think I may even hold you closely
Through the night
If you don’t mind. 08/31/2007 Author's Note: Back atcha, Mel..:)
Posted on 08/31/2007
Copyright © 2025 Ken Harnisch
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Genevieve Sturrock on 08/31/07 at 12:34 PM this is lovely. and touches me deeply as i stand at the thresholds of my kids' rooms and check that all is neat and ready for their return. |
| Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 08/31/07 at 03:33 PM I love the last three lines. It almost feels like a weird performance-based thing. Really cool. |
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