November Thoughts

I can imagine you leaning back
                        sigh of content
                        comfortable
                        relaxed
                        eyes closed…
                        listening to every word as always

                        I feel your hand
                        gently tracing mine
                        soft skin under strong hands
                        not absentmindedly -
                        always with a purpose
                        Strokes leading upward
                        Caresses leading downward...

                        Every touch
                        still met with an ache
                        Despite being miles apart,
                        every word
                        deeply felt and
                        forever cherished.
                        Connected for awhile
                        time willingly disappears
                        distance becomes extinct
                        moments turn into sweet memories
                        To last me another day,
                        Another dream.

                        Your soft laugh
                        makes my heart race
                        Your voice grows husky
                        calming my tremble
                        Even before I ask the questions
                        I know you feel me -
                        You know I miss you.

                        Waking up secure again
                        Feeling such certainty in the breeze
                        Of a November's end
                        I can't say where or when
                        And yet still knowing
                        As my smile spreads slowly...
                        I’ll see you soon