i remember the trip to Cleveland
the cold night and frozen lake
i remember sitting on a velour
chaise starring out frosted windows
and wondering if there were cash
enough for a last minute gift
i remember being tickled to get
arms length from a supreme dress
and lip syncing to Aretha and Aerosmith
i remember frozen fingers and
screaming bengals with hoots
sounding from the dog pound
i remember that spot with that sweater
and the discovery that blue does in fact
look good on you
i remember smiling over frosted mugs
and hand holding that warmed my toes
i remember and decide
why not again