A Dream

As the night grows silent, 
I delicately watch you sleep
With such tender breathing 
On the grass in your backyard.
I’m afraid that if I touch you , you’ll wake 
Your catching smile signifies you’re dreaming things I could not
I try to remember why you’re so important to me 
A list appears without effort 
It’s not hard 
I cautiously lift my cold fingers , and air is the only thing that 
Separates them from your smooth face.
You stir 
My thoughts shift back to the reality 
That I’m too close 
Brown eyes lock me into their spell 
We stay that way for a few precious seconds.
You don’t seem disturbed by the fact that I was secretly watching 
You. From my window, I saw you lying alone , and went over to keep you 
Company . 
 You touch your fingertips with mine that were left in mid-air 
“ I dreamt something spectacular “ you whispered gently 
I melted at the sound of your voice ,
And wondered what you thought about me.
How do you feel?
My gaze couldn’t come off our touch.
“you know what it was?” you asked in the same tone.
I looked back into your delicate eye’s ,wandering, but said nothing .
“this”
You smiled as you leaned closer
And finally 
Kissed me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace