When, once upon a time, I loved you
I never say your face in unexpected places
not in water pools
not in window panes
not even in my shattering dreams
So how could I have been prepared
to pass you on the street today
Two strangers in long coats,
you never wore long coats when I knew you
only soft sweaters
Honestly I wasn’t sure if it was truly you
except that time came to a stop
so I could examine every detail
especially the way your curly hair
bounced around your beautiful face
like Medusa’s striking locks
