Until the next time

When in matters of the heart and mind
My mind may understand the distance
But my heart is clearly confused by the separation.

The days seem so much longer now
With waking hours containing thoughts of you
The nights not long enough
Where dreams fade quickly as the dawn light breaks into my bedroom

What I want most is to simply
Hold your hand, see your smile
Feel your breath upon my skin

The sound of your voice
Your scent, your humor
All the moments big and small
My thoughts, desires, dreams, and fears
All stirring within my atmosphere
My only wish is to simply be with you again

And while I wait to see you again
Long for the moment to stand by your side
Feel your arms around me as we embrace
My heart does not know the difference between
A minute or a week without you near
It only knows an emptiness that can only be filled
When you are near

Until the next time, when I can have you next to me
I will remain hopeful of your return to me
Until the next time, when I can hold your body close to mine
I will believe you are thinking of me too

Until the next time
Whenever my heart and mind cannot compete
But enjoy you once again, and know
We are where we need to be.

~RAL