All

kneaded my temples, who soothed my soul.

I awoke only to see you, to touch your breath,

hear your words,

drink your appetite.

Days were spent about you,

sunshine in your tears,

moonbeams in your smile,

raindrops in your heart.

We slept nights, me with you,

cotton sheets rubbing as satin,

snores soothing silence, dreaming of yellow, buttery days together.

All I needed was you,

you who groped another,

you who looked passed me,

you who thundered my thoughts,

you who stayed close to the other side of the bed,

you who didn't need me.