your singing, lullabye soft
filled the air in the evening,
mixing with the sounds of traffic below and your neighbor's opera records
your clothes occupied every space in the apartment
dresses left in puddles on the floor
heavy coats on chairs, cashmere scarves on closet doors
your reminder notes were posted
everywhere: dashboard, fridge door, bathroom mirror
some for me - most for yourself
your hands woke me, encouraged me, reassured me
my hands did nothing
to replace yours