Tonight, in a bit over a half-hour, I'll be finalizing plans to see a friend who is about to leave the state, who I might not see again.

Tonight, at the moment, a boy a country away is staring at his computer screen, fingers and mind and heart all focused on our connection and on our future.

Tonight, late, a long-haired, long-nailed, much-loved mate will fall asleep in a bed that will not be only his for much longer, and perhaps dream of me.

Tonight, earlier, I was settled between a Tiger and his Girl, watching television and assured that they were both safe, that all will be well.

Tonight, all of it... tonight, I am most certainly glad to be me.