I got up one morning around 3:00am in the period just weeks after D-day (11 months ago) and felt so isolated & lonely that this just "flowed"...


once more - an empty longing for companionship
my heart full of anticipation – my mind racing on
breathing is short - sleep will not come easy
gradually a fitful dozing off - if at all...

just reach over & touch me
rub my shoulder - caress my neck
run your fingers through my hair
move your foot up & down my leg
place your hand reassuringly on my back
squeeze the muscles in my arms
pull my earlobe softly
gently tickle my cheek & chin
snuggle in close & hug me from behind
whisper something nice to me
anything - to ease the constant loneliness…

you seem so isolated & distant tonight…
in bed with you together - i'm all by myself
prolonged & unforgiving are the nights
without your love to see me through...

when morning breaks i’m relieved – it’s over for now
my sleepy eyes open unhurriedly
to face another day's responsibilities…
again tonight i'll ache for your affection...