If I were taken now

I would remember the light in your hair

The darkness at the center of your eye

If I were taken now

I would remember the small of your back

The arc of your shoulder



If I were taken now

I would give thanks

For teh kindness you showed in loving me so easily



If I were taken now

I would remember your breath on my cheek

The soft conspiracy of your kiss

If I were taken now

I would remember how quickly you laugh

Warm as winter's kitchen



If I were taken now

I would ask forgiveness

For every time my thoughtlessness caused you pain

Or made you doubt me



A swarm of stars

A fleet of fireflies

Would pilot me into the night

I would not be frightened

But I would miss you

I would miss you