Hanque O . . . - Howl

'Holy the supernatural extra brilliant intelligent kindness of the soul! '
—Allen Ginsberg, 'Howl'

It was chilly.
We put the mattress
before the fire
and slept in the living room.

Outside,
Oregon drizzled away winter.

I love you

for sleeping with me
on that cold night.
And every night since.

You may not understand
why I howl,
but you take me, and say—
it's all right.

Hanque O . . .

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/howl-5/