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NIGHT AIR

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"E," I'd say, "None of the Above,"

and laugh for lack of something more

to add. For days he had played that game,

and day after day I avoided your name

by instinct. I never told him how

we often wear each other's clothes --

we aren't what many presuppose.

Call it an act of omission, my love.

Tonight, while walking to the car,

I said your name to the evening star,

clearly pronouncing the syllables

to see your name dissipate

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