"as human beings, we have only a limited capacity to appreciate beauty, but instead have an almost seemingly  infinite capacity to focus on the negative. this is what we must change if we hope to evolve as individuals as well as a species."  ~aaronmcnees

"of birds and bushes"

it is not over.

the whales have not sung
their final melancholy lamentations
of ambergris and crude oil.

the tiger still burns brightly,
eyes shining outside the firelight
in the darkest forest night

the wolf's lonely call has not yet faded,
the music of cold skies and frozen fields
searching for refrain.

it is not over.

 
   Her 
 
        I want you
   
 Him

        well. we both know how that works. come home now, the boys are gone so we can make some noise.
   
    Her

        So hungry.
  
 Him
 
        i'm having post partum today.

    Her
 
        It will go away when you get pregnant again.

Him
 
        come inoculate me.
 
    Her

        I'll be there in a couple of hours.

        what are you wearing?
 
Him

        i have nothing on but a pair of spiderman underwear, turned around backwards.
  
    Her

        oohhh. Sexy. Is your spidey sense tingling because I'm thinking of you.

Him

        it's either that or my rash, can't be sure which.

        wanna help me check?
  
    Her

        I will have to. I must make sure you are healthy

        We will start at the armpits

 Him

        oooh, you can take my temperature.

        but i like sugar on the thermometer.

        make that maple syrup instead.

    Her

        Will do but you'll have to remove our shorts.

Him

        no, i got them turned around backwards already, see?

    Her

        I will need you to lay down on the bed so that I can do a full examination.'
  
Him

        that's what the little flap is for

    Her

        Nope. They will have to come off.

Him

        (sighs) ok.

        but then i definitely want maple syrup.

   Her

        Thank you.

        Please wait in the bedroom and the doctor will see you in just a few hours. Please do not put your clothing back on.

Him

        somehow i am strangely aroused by this.

    Her

        Trust me,I'm a doctor

 Him

        (sighs) ok.

    Her

        Arousal is your bodies normal response to stimuli. Sounds as thought you may be healthy but we can't be sure until I test your reflexes

Him

        i don't think it's normal to be aroused by having thoughts maple syrup thermometers put up yer butt...but here i am.

        by you of course, dear. in a nurses outfit.

        or maybe a doctor coat with that pervy mirror on your head...

    Her

        Maple syrup is a natural antiseptic.

 
Him

        lol.

        it's quite yummy, too. and prevents tooth decay.

    Her

        No. I take a more natural approach. I feel patients are more comfortable being nude if the doctor is also nude. Bedside manner is so very important
  
 Him

       (sighs)  ok.

and so i grabbed my surfboard and hit the road
only to find
the further away you are from me
the closer i feel you.
ridiculously so, because the early mornings
lying next to you
is a sublime monotony of bliss
it's the times alone thru the day
when the hours are long and the sun burns
a road map of freckles and future melanoma's
on the arm i casually hang out my window
as i drive on searching for treasure,
ridiculously so, when i already have found
whatever it is
i keep thinking i'm looking for.
it's a shame that i ever take for granted
your eyes
(or your smile)
(or your soft sweet voice)
and so i grabbed my surfboard and hit the road
only to find
the further away you are from me
the closer i feel you.