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 I Never Knew

I watched the moon set
Out across the Gulf
To the other side of Mexico
At four thirteen in the ay-em
Whippoorwills and owls my only companions
As the tide swirls sounding lonely hisses
Small wave after small wave
I know it is too early where you are
But maybe you watched it rise
Over the Atlantic earlier
As I watched it rise through our neighbor's oaks
Are you even near the ocean
Or do the mountains crown the view
I feel as though I am on a faded horse
On a broken carousel going up
And down without going anywhere
A lonely pelican swoops and glides across the bay
Is it looking for food or companionship
I never knew I could miss you as I do
Everywhere I turn I am reminded of pairs
Mama and Papa Blue Jay brought Junior
To the feeder in the backyard and left him
I believe I know how he feels
He looks lost

©Copyright 7/22/00, Floyd M. Regan, Jr. .
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