It has such a long time it has been months years you have not touched me not seen me I have been away a long away a long time lifetimes away you brush gently first my toes more assuredly with recognition my feet and ankles and quickly up to the waist as well salting and soaking the edge of my skirt tickling the skin of my long awaiting fingertips how do you remember me every time is this what it is that is love