Sleep eludes me, demons of passion and lust, dance about my mind.
Eyes open, yet I see only darkness, thinly veiled shadows.
Illusions of shapes and images change,
with a blurring of my eyes, focusing on emptiness.
My ears hear nothing but the pounding of my own heart,
and the soft escape of laboured breath.
Like a sea side surf, rolling in and out, ever so melodic,
a rhythm that beckons for a partner to share.

I fight to sleep, that peaceful place where all things are possible.
Where I can be with you, look upon you, feel your embrace, your touch.
I toss and turn, but to no avail, for you are ever present, yet out of reach.
I feel a movement beside me but it is not the one I yearn for.
It would be so easy to reach out and satisfy that hunger..........that need.
The desire and need to be held, the touch of your hand,
yet all it does is intensify that longing, one that only you can fill.

Your words come back to me, playing over and over.
I smile and crunch the pillow neath my head.
Such a soft and comforting blanket,
knowing that you are out there, feeling as I do.
Without effort, my mind starts to fade, a smile still present.
I drift into blissful sleep, where you await me.
Your arms outstretched, you smile with beaming joy
and anticipation, a twinkle in your eyes...........
I fall into your arms and melt into darkness
Finally......................sleep,..........and you.