Ain't It So
by Jo Dawkins
I have waited
just to see the
smile upon his face.
I have found the wait
quite rewarding.
When I hate myself
and the idea of
of self.
I found him able to accept
those pieces of me that
didn't fall to the
floor glib.
I found the sex good.
I found someone able
to accept all my
years and the grief
that comes with aging.
I found the one who
could see.