valentines

Alone in bed
I'm folding
origami flowers,
Paper boxes,
Paper hearts.
Putting my Love
into little things
that are small enough
To ship to you.
How compact
can I make my
affections?
What forms can I
give my feelings
that will hold strong
for the journey,
But still retain
the same
tender beauty?
I'm alone in
my bed tonight
packaging these valentines
& you're in a distant city
Sharing poetry
with someone else.