Today

by Justine C. Tajonera

Today, you wore a
gray silk blouse
with a splash
of turquoise
and a blue Murano
glass bead bracelet
on your right
wrist.

Today, we shared
some pasta and
a colossal
cookie a la mode.

Today, we talked
about weddings
and traditions
and exotic
food.

Today was a
day before
your birthday.

I wrap these
lovely moments
together, a
short, sweet interlude
in your early
twenties,
a beautiful day
with beach weather
outside
and your life
shining and
bright.

For Kim
(Feb. 25, 2010)
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