I KISS THE OCEAN

                                           Jan 9, 1997

        I kiss the Ocean that we share,
        And pray
        To whatever Divinity that hears,
        That the wind blow my kiss northward
        Where you dwell,
        Watching the wintry waves,
        Thinking of me.
        Soon the waves
        Shall wash my kiss ashore,
        And it shall come to you,
        And beseech you
        To receive it
        Upon your sweet lips.
        And I,
        Here upon my island,
        Shall dream of us together soon,
        Warming each other,
        Lovingly,
        On the windy New England coast.