I Dream of You (Again)

I dreamt of you

last night

just before I fell asleep

drifting thoughts

drifted to you

I found myself

thoughtlessly

fruitlessly

smiling

and stroking my own face

a mock attempt

to feel your cheek

near mine

the phantom weight

of you

in my empty arms

you haunt me

living ghost and spectre

I saw your pale smile

I saw you here

in the dark

with my eyes closed

I cursed that they might open

and you slip away

from me

forever

but I will see you again tomorrow