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.