Your arm is wrapped securely around me,
Tight, as we lay together.
The steady rise and fall of your chest
Envelopes me, as you take in
Rhythmic, sleepful breaths.
Our faces lay only inches apart,
But I know we are in two different worlds.
Your dreams take you to other realms,
While I lay awake, dreaming of reality.
Your face, your eyes, softly shut,
The warm feel of your breath
As it gently caresses my skin.
The curve of your body pressed up against me,
Your strong arms holding me close,
Your legs entangled with mine.
I can feel the beating of your heart
As mine pounds within my chest.
I touch your skin and pull you closer.
I take in a deep breath,
Knowing it is this smell – you –
That will never fade.
It is emblazoned in my mind, in my heart,
In my soul.
I realize in an instant
That my dream is real, lying by my side.
There are no questions to ask.
Right here, right now,
This is where I want to be.