a bagel and coffee

i miss

a bagel, toasted with a smear
of cream

cheese.
i miss the Hudson.

the bench beside the water.
i miss

strong coffee
and feeling the breeze of april

run up my pant leg
while i fold

and unfold the blowing times.

i miss the city.
i miss you beside me,

your hand upon my leg.
i miss you saying

let's walk,
the park is beautiful today.

i miss a bagel, warmed
from the oven.

the spread of cream cheese.