I dreamt last night that you might love me.
That between the sheets were whispered words
Cradled verses.
Our tongues rolled like tiny boats on the highest tides
And when I let out bellowing laughs, you covered my mouth

I dreamt last night that you might need me.
That we drove for centuries in a lemon of a car
Just to get away.
We rolled the windows down in stormy, icy weather
And when I could not stay awake you let me sleep

Last night I cried so hard I thought my house shook and shifted from its base.
I felt no relief this morning.
I felt no freedom, no sighs escaped my heavy heart and sagging lungs.
Only longing, only wanting.
Only questions filled my mind.

Bed ridden

I dreamt last night that you were miserable.
I wasn't crying then.