We held each other...

We held each other last night.

I came out to support you and watch you on stage.

My family came along to meet you.

After the show you saw me and took me in.

We held each other.

You smelled of laundry soap and the day’s work.

You were in a white button down and grey pants.

You smiled at me the way only you can.

Our eyes going even deeper into one another’s.

We held each other.

Everyone loved you.

Everyone could see the way you love me.

Everyone could see the way I love you.

We held each other last night.

You wrapped your arms around me tighter.

I closed my eyes and buried my face in your neck.

You stroked my hair and kissed my neck.

Your hands holding my back firmly and passionately.

Each of your fingers pressing warmly into my skin.

My hand played with your hair.

We held each other.

You told me that you were so glad I was there.

That you had missed me and love me.

I told you how much I love you.

You kissed me.

The world disappeared.

And it was just us.

Alone as one.

Holding each other.

© 2014 Kara Nelson

In my dreams...

You were in my dream last night. 

Smiling that familiar smile.

Looking deeply into my eyes again like before.

Like lives before.

Like hearts before.

You were on the landing below me looking up.

In a soft blue button down, black pants and coat.

Your hair disheveled and greying.

Ignoring the man talking to you to look at me while I ascended the stairs and turned to look back at you.

My friend saw the way you were looking at me and asked who you were.

I told her you were my heart and my one.

She said I was very lucky that she could see the way you love me.

Everything else was a blur.

It was just you, your eyes, your smile, your heart and mine together.

My heart, mind, soul, eyes, and love miss you every day.

© 2014 Kara Nelson