was the name we put in our vows
an old word for dove
our celebrant smiled
you sort of coo at each other

it's not a name we use at home
more often just making noises
but that proves the point surely
that we still call across the air

to say what we already know
to sound out what we don't
when there is no talking
because there is no distance

we stayed with friends
at the very top of their house
they told me the next day
the first thing we hear

is you laughing
morning has broken
not sure it can be fixed
but the sky grows with you