i woke from a dream
reached over for you
but alas
that was the dream

i could feel
the impression
of where your body had laid
soundly in the dream

but your scent
did not linger
nor did your heat
remain on the sheets

so now
i close my eyes
seeking to find you again
so i may hold you in dream

to feel you
pressed against me
my arm draped snugly
cupping your breast

your warm bottom
nestled tightly against me
grinding back slowly
as you fall into dream

my beard pressed softly
into the nape of your neck
my breath on your skin
as i whisper

i love you

into the night