By Ali
Date: 2007 Sep 17
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[[2007.09.17.20.10.1764]]

Hell-bent and Hopeful

I only talked to him
because you're not here--
and I know it.  It's just a little
flirtation to pass the time,
something else to smile at,
when all you do is drive me crazy
(mostly in a good way).

I only talked to him
because you're not here--
and I can't tell you
how I wish you were closer
(much, much closer),
or that I miss the feel of your voice,
let alone the feel--
well, you get the picture.

I only talked to him
because you're not here--
and if you were wise (crazy),
you'd hop a plane tomorrow,
just to settle this eruptive distance.
If you were utterly reckless,
you'd forget all the possible consequences
(and deal with the complications),
just to run your fingers over me.
I miss you, too, baby--
and oh, how I wish
you were here.