I woke up this morning While the sun was still asleep Before the dew dried And as I began to reach the edge of consciousness My fingers grazed the empty space beside me Searching for the comfort of your warmth But instead I was greeted with stiff sheets And cool pillows The groggy euphoria of the hope That I was waking to your arms Was short lived And so with worn down feet And shaking limbs I rose to greet another day Without you