Would You? By Maricela Huerta

In my mind, we’re still together

In my mind, the scene is vivid.

We would have lain down together in a field

Turned our eyes to the sky and watched the clouds

Our chattering would mimic that of the birds

Inevitably, we would pick out the corny cute fluff

Of a wispy nimbus bunny

My mouth would enjoy the remnants of a Hershey’s kiss

I would offer you one

You would smile and accept

Your tenor voice caressing my name in thanks

Your warm hand brushing mine

As electricity crackles down my spine

I would let myself wonder

If your lips would taste of the same chocolate I offered

If you would smell just the same

As your shirt that you once lent me

I would wonder if your stubble would scratch my chin.

If your hand would feel as warm and strong as I imagine

And as I met your eyes

Whose color changes from the sky to the sea

I let myself believe

That I would take the icy plunge

And truly find out.