The Secret

As with most days, I have something to say.

But today there was this special reminder.

This thing which I awoke with on my mind

is not meant for everyone, but for sharing

alone discretely between you and me.

Today, I am sure, you are miles and years

away which makes the transmission of this

thought of mine a logical impossibility. And

there is no way I can say what I must say in

a public forum such as this.

I cannot write you a personal letter either

for I have not been in contact with you for

such a long, long time. It is more than likely

that you have moved from your last known

address as have I.

Be that as it may, I need for you to know at

least that today of all days I had this thought

of you. And if you were beside me right now,

I could lean in closer and whisper softly and

directly into your ear. Can you keep a secret?

I think you know what I need to say.

Chris Hanch 7-17-17