INHALE, EXHALE.

Caress me slowly with your smoky haze

Afternoon whispers before dusk claims its end,

Tap me softly into a mental daze

With soothing sweet thoughts before night descends,

Touch me silently where I need to roam,

Inhale, exhale the breath speaks your name

On this journey in quiet repose,

Drifting, is led by your smiling face.

At that moment the cell-phone rings,

Your name comes up; I press green to connect,

Knowing your voice, and to hear you speak

Brings a wave of comfort which strengthens faith

Saying, all that you give I embrace and need,

Reminding me, amorously, the kindness of fate.