The creek babbles just outside Aspen leaves blow gently in the moonlight Mice scurry for the snacks they think we've left behind Despite the chill I'm warm tonight You lay beside, Breathing softly, asleep It is the last night Your arms wrap me tight It's been a long time But my empty feel persists Knowing my thoughts betray what's inside, Once again our ships are passing in the night My thoughts scream It wasn't meant to be I ignore them for a taste of life Just tonight I know I'm free A blend of pain and peace Will it always be? Let me sleep Falling with nothing but the creek and trees I hope they catch me before the scream is released.