nineteen years
is a long time
longer than long
longer than forever
i hear
your thumping
down the passage
on wooden floors
chuckle as you
watch the dog
trying to get to you
through the window
i had to learn
too many lessons
too hard, too fast
when you went
nineteen years
is but a day
when passing words
scratch at old wounds
© tint
Today I will remember.... just today... just a little while
