for emily whenever i may find her

what i dream i had

pressed in organdy

clothed in crinoline of smoky burgundy

softer than the rain

i wandered empty streets

down past the shop displays

i heard cathedral bells

tripping down the alleyways

as i walked on

and when you ran to me

your cheeks flushed with the night

we walked on frosted fields of juniper and lamplight

i held your hand

and when i awoke and felt you warm and near

i kissed your honey hair with my grateful tears

oh

i love you

girl

oh

i love you