Yesterday

Yesterday

As I trace my fingertips
across your skin,
I imprint your features
in my mind forever.

My heart beats with
yours in even time.
Together the air is clear,
the sun shines, all is well
in my world.

We belong together as one.
As the creator decreed
it should be.

So why
aren’t you here
with me?

My empty arms
long to hold you close
to the beating
of my heart.

Every breeze
whispers your name,
a beautiful melody
on the wind.

Our love
rang through the trees,
echoing off
the calm waters.

For the moment,
I am with you
we are one.

But these
are only
memories
of yesterday.