A warm feeling spreads through my chest
Through my veins
A smile spreads across my face
All because of three words.
That brings joy
Joy that once left me.

Life without you
Is life without joy
I used to lay awake
Wondering
If you still loved me
After all the pain I put you through
After all this time apart
After everyone criticized you

Did you worry?
Did you lose sleep over me?
Do you miss me,
as much as I miss you?

And the answer is now clear.
That you still love me.
That you miss me as much as I miss you
That you lay awake at night
Missing me
and my snoring.
And hogging the blankets.

And my joy returns
As quickly as it left.
All because of a single phrase.
"I miss you."