My mind wanders lately. During meetings. When being briefed by my staff. Talking to my boss.
Staff meeting, then managers meeting. Goals not met for the year. Short term objectives...
It wanders far away. To somewhere warmer. To someone soft.
Images of meeting. Finding you at the airport. Driving together...touching. Going to that place away from everyone. Off in the woods. The cabin filled with our "toys".
Where we can only hear each other. And only we can hear each other.
Trying to be calm as we unpack. Showing restraint. But our hearts pound. Hands tremble and grow moist. Mouths grow dry. Words stop and long looks start.
We try to change the subject. Eat dinner. Talk casually. Sit on the couch and sip coffee. Talk about our lives since we were last together. But silences stretchβ¦
Check incoming e-mails. Respond as needed. Send advice and instructions.