I lay there
in the silence of tangled sheets
hoping you would
breathe a word of affection
in the cold dawn of morning
You swallowed
your thoughts
where no one could pry
but your touch always reassured me in a way that words could not
I traced the marks
on your skin
as you lovingly left more
on my neck
You explored my body
with the intricate dance
of your fingertips
as I collapsed into fits
of laughter and joy
that was foreign to me
I sank into the warmth
of your embrace
and tasted a longing
on your lips
You made me promise
not to drown myself in
the abysmal depth of sadness,
but to laugh and grow
because you knew
there would be others after you
I hope you'll find
what you're looking for
in a place
a promise
a person
You left to start on your journey;
I hope you find your way home