April 9

National Poetry Month’s Poem-A-Day 30-Day Challenge: Day 9


KEY FOB


You know I can press your buttons.

After fifty years of marriage,

that’s something we know something about.

A soul-mate’s soul is a map on display,

and shows the way in and shows the way out.

With a click and a chirp I can unlock your laughter

even after I’ve driven you crazy.

Maybe that’s the magic of time.

Because I can be across the room

and see what you need before you do,

and open the door you are coming to.

Just the same I can be unkind,

lock you out in favor of me.

Just because I have a key

doesn't mean I always use it.

But know this, darling, I would be lost

if ever I happen to lose it.