theodore dryce

stargaze

I will count them in a million places.
Drunk at the knees, touching
in the back room. On a bright beach day,
the dip of your back digging
into the sand. With your legs
crossed upon the coffee table,
feet stretched toward the sun
like a pair of perfect daisies.

Yes, I will count the freckles
along your cheeks and know
I will lose count the same way
one does when counting stars–
knowing I will gladly try again.

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About the author

Theodore Dryce is a poet from Florida. Besides writing poetry, he enjoys working on comic books, performing improvisational comedy, and reading too many books at one time. His work has previously appeared in 30 North Literary Review and Oakland Arts Review.