The air was still & silent with God

I burrowed my face into your shirt
surrounded you with my arms

you returned to me your own arms
and you said three common words
in a common sequence

& even in my dream heart,
I skyrocketed.
I echoed your three common words
& I smiled to myself

I smiled into your shirt
I even breathed you in
whispers of holy fog swirled around us

& I woke up,
but even then

I swore your scent lingered on me