You’ve loved me 
with this heart for
so long

you’ve thrilled me
with your smile 
your laugh
your swag
and love of life

and life
life is what will 
fuel our precious 
everything

together we’ll 
love a new heart 

teach it to dance 
in the kitchen
swaying to our own 
special song

we’ll teach this new
heart     (our heart)
to love
in ways 
only we know how     

~ Robin J. Phillips, Jan. 26, 2025

(Thank you to Jim Dine for his wonderful heart art.)