It is almost noon
but today’s Times remains
as we approach your old stoop
They have prettied up the place
you say
Even planted flowers
We didn’t have flowers
(They are orange–
did you notice?)
The air conditioner is new, too
Mine was a piece of crap
Third window up
you point
The floor was sloped
and I had mice
but I loved this neighborhood
Later
Sharing guacamole and chips
at your favorite Mexican restaurant on the corner
you snap a picture of my hands
Peering over the camera
you break into a smile
The best part of this day?
You say
is having you
here
with me.
