Everyday the sun rises and shines
Everyday river-tides come in and out
Water lilies open and close
Squirrels hunt for food
Lovers, for affection.
Every summer Humpback Whales feed
In Cape Cod waters, every winter they don't
Everyday the scientist experiments for proof
Gardeners water their greens
Lovers search.
Everyday tugboats on the Hudson pull some home
Then push others, bigger than themselves, out to sea
Everyday wine ferments until it’s drunk, trees stretch
Towards light, babies listen for familiar voices
Lovers wonder: Was that love?
Everyday skies shade to be painted
Every hour moms feed and soothe
Every second musicians listen
Every fall apples grow to be picked
And in every breath – lovers, think of loving.