You were in my dream again

and in the morning when I woke

I felt a loss unknown to me

as inside my sheltered heart broke.

–

Your presence lingered longer

even as my slumber faded.

As I realized you were not here

my distant heart grew jaded.

–

I knew without a doubt

I would not see you again

as you were gone forever

there is no if and when.

© Autumn Siders 2016