Tossing and turning, sleep evading me, your eyes
filled my mind, my memory.
Turmoil; my life is like a tempest, the sea, the waves,
pounding against a sandy shore.
Hag-ridden, bedraggled, nearly no more. The pain
in my chest is almost too much
to bear, for I cannot feel your love, not here, not
anywhere. I ache for you
deeply, constantly hoping you'll return one day
to me. To sweep me up
into your arms, hold me tight in your embrace,
gaze into my eyes lovingly,
a gentle kiss upon my face, the way you did in
all my dreams. I feel
as if I am tearing at the seams, remembering
the way you held me
like a lover, kissed me passionately, clasped my
hand to your chest,
whispered sweet things into my ear, erasing
my sorrow. My fear.
Hold me safe against yourself. Keep the raging
sea at bay.
I smile, knowing now, you'll be here with
me someday.
