Lonely Bed

A goose down pillow

 beneath my head

as I float upon 
a feather bed

A patchwork quilt 
my bed adorns

to ward off chill 
and keep me warm

The doors all locked 
and pillows fluffed

The curtains drawn 
and candles snuffed

I float away 
to dream in rhyme

and seek for you 
in distant times

This empty space 
within my bed

where you once lay 
your loving head

A place where we 
as lovers met

to speak in verse 
as we caressed

My arms reach out 
within the night

to pull you close 
and hold you tight

But nothing’s there 
just senseless space

where once was you...
 perfume and lace

Release me Hypnos
 light the fire

Let me awaken 
to loves desire

then soon I’ll hold you 
in the glow

and we'll make love
like long ago