You don't know what you've got till he's gone

In my sweethearts week long absence

I realized just how bland life is without him.

No comic relief, gourmet cooking, strawberry creme foot rubs,

no one to listen to the details of my trivial day, no one to report on theirs

no one to roll my eyes at or with

no arms to anchor me into bed at night

but he's back

and he brought me

Artichoke Lemon Pesto and Asiago Cheese Crackers

from Harry & David

so I wholly forgive him his long absence

My world is technicolor once more,

(enjoyable kissing a fly fisherman's beard)