Poem by Richard Brautigan

The Wait

It seemed
like years
before
I picked
a bouquet
of kisses
off her mouth
and put them 
into a dawn-colored vase
in
my 
heart.

But
the wait
was worth it.

Because
I
was
in love.

1. We Stopped at Perfect Days
2. 30 Cents, Two Transfers, Love
3. Restaurant
4. The 12,000,000
5. Affectionate Light Bulb

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