i cannot stop
imagining you
here
standing there
with a smile
blinking away years
as i try
to take all of your wonder
in

there is
an ache
a longing
a need
that only you
can sate

so i sit
let the world
fade away
while
imagining you
standing here
my eyes glued to yours
my palms sweaty
my mouth dry

a dream
i never want to end
until at last
i see you
standing there
in front of me