San Antonio

Tonight I lingered over your name The delicate assembly of vowels A voice inside my head You were sleeping when I arrived I stood by your bed And watched the sheets rise gently I knew what slant of light Would make you turn over It was then I felt The highways slide out of my hands I remembered the old men In the west side cafe Dealing dominoes like magical charms It was then I knew Like a woman looking backward I could not leave you Or find anyone I loved more