Sleeping

I never realized how lonely
Sleeping could be until
I shared a bed with you
My arm draped over your side
Holding you close to me
Face to face
We shared soft kisses
Until we drifted to sleep
Only to wake up smiling
Throughout the night
Because you are there
Keeping me warm

Driving

I am driving alone late
at night and my hand dangles
from the armrest. Soon I gently
feel your fingers laced in mine.

I smile and
move my hand
to your leg,
you smile back,
and I take my eyes
off the road,
for just a moment,
to look at you.

I squeeze your leg
right above the knee
and you squeak,
but I hear the giggle in it.
You glare at me
in mock anger;
I grin back.
You throw my hand
off your leg
and cross your arms
over your chest.
I make a sad face,
and apologize;
you smile widely
taking my hand again.

You disappear,
and I’m left alone
again but I can somehow
still feel you
with me.