that could have many meanings.

sat across from your computer
screen
standing up for one word
versus another word.

gesticulate describes a motion in one word.

last night
at the trattoria i had an espresso-laced-vanilla-stoli-mona-lisa
and a plate full of you. despite
the recommendations of the waiter
named stretch, who thought the gravy best.

i'll line up the reasons in a neat line for the next month. and then you won't want me to go home, but will want me to stay home.