visions of you
an endless loop
still left to conquer
and i wonder
if these visions are
premonitions or
if they are just
dreams made of
broken
memories
my soul remains  
trapped in what
could have been
time passes when
i dull the pain with
caffeine and
routine
imagining your
gentle hands they
touch me and i'm
yours forever again
but
i open my eyes
and i'm blinded by
the emptiness
an empty nest  
today begins with
exercise
another sunrise
reminds me
that i'm
forever
without you
all over again

fingers fluent in language spoken in hushed tones
bodies illuminated by electric currents
convergence
hands that glide across the surface
leaving no inch untouched
hungry for lunch
heat rising from the sheet
blood pulsing to the beat of the
headboard
banging and begging for mercy
from the beginning to end
feet twisting
heels digging
at the addiction
sparks ignite fire from friction
burning through exposed skin like newspaper
devouring each other
connection made slick like butter
arousing the fuse by
lighting matches in the dark
triggering
an explosion.

she couldn't believe how much that he dazzled her
soul with his fingertips only brushing her
arm while he was passing her by
accidentally