Valentine's day wasn't so bad
as I kept to myself all day
but when I laid my head down
is when it all settled into me like a cold flood
where the sheets were incredibly empty
and all I wanted
could think of
before the clock struck twelve
was you
in my arms

my eyes closed
my arms around a pillow
you were all I wanted to touch
you were all that I missed
and I guess my wants were strong enough
because...
I started to smell the perfume of your skin
you hair, tickling my cheek
as I nestled close to your heart
and I guess my wants were strong enough
because...
I could hear your heartbeat

and it felt so good
I wanted to cry

so I sit here, this morning
wondering
if
you felt my arms around you
just before the clock struck twelve
last night...

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