This Lonely Bed

Sleepless nights...
awake and restless
outside my window
I see...
a lover's moon
stars shining bright
I hear...
Coyote's mournful call
Cricket singing for a mate

Memories come...
your touch on my skin
the warmth of your body
close to mine
the sound of your voice
whispering in my ear

I hug your pillow
and the faint scent of you
sweet grass and woodsmoke
Calms my mind

I pray...
"show me the path to follow"
Sleep comes finally...
My spirit flies high

Dreams...
of happiness and laughter
a life together
You are always with there...
with me

Dawn breaks...
I reach out my hand
But...
only a cold, empty space...
meets my hand
again...
in this lonely bed.

by iskwesis
posted on 01/01/2008