long distance hugs

we Skype

I look at Pearl, she smiles her gap tooth smile

and I remember the lost teeth which remain in my heart's photo of her

the one I look at to say goodnight to,

and True, he's grown, such a sweet face, I want to touch. I am at a loss

for words, just wanting to look and look

until I can't consume enough of the flesh and bone

to turn away.