MIDWINTER

It was only a dream

But you cuddled up to me,

Your breasts against my chest

And my arm around your shoulders.

You whispered comfort.

We agreed we had missed

Each other’s lives

And being together again

Had been awkward at first;

But that had now passed.

Your eyes flickered

And your smile mesmerised

Just as they had done

Back in the day

Before the black birds

And the filthy fanatics

Embezzled the future

Of the realm of turquoise.

Your skin was smooth

And your breath was warm

As your words calmed my mind

And your lips teased my mouth.

For the first time in years

I was not a mess of meandering

Thoughts and strange imaginings

That had served as veering diversions.

Instead I revelled in your liveliness,

Pledging never ever to leave our heaven.