Nothing like that

He doesn't take deep breaths,

does not shout,

nothing like that,

when angry, 

he walks away,

into a tower, 

bolts the door

for hours, days,

sometimes centuries.

I can hear Art Farmer, 

then Paul Desmond

and when I hear Jobim  

I know the door will open.

He will not look at me. 

He will only say, 

 I'm going to the store,

Do you need anything?

And I will answer,

Yes, I do need, 

I need some things.