It is a dreary night outside,
ah, but inside it is toasty warm.
I have all I need. You and I, we are a song.
We glide along on a wave of pure happiness;
(you must forgive the sappiness,
but, it¹s been so long.)

A day spent inside, no work, all play.
Warm the lotion in the microwave;
Zap that baby!
Ohhhhh. A deep shuddery sigh.
Okay. This is bliss.
I can¹t imagine, I can¹t fathom
that anyone else has as attentive a lover as you.
Oh! I hope they have.
I wish this for everyone.

What took us so long?
Why did it take us all these years ­ 23 years -
To reach this nirvana?
I used the word nirvana in a sentence.
How many points do I get for that?
Nirvana.
Yup.
It¹s the right word.

Oh. You¹re back.
And you cooked for me.
You are so sweet.
As for the food, well.
We have a microwave in our bedroom.
We¹ll eat it later.

So this is the empty nest.
Hmmmm
Okay!
I¹ll take it.

© Ellie Maziekien
8/18/2000

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