My Heart Song Poem by Melvina Germain

Tonight sleep escapes me, you are tugging
at my heartstrings and I reminisce our last
chapter.

We came to that place of understanding,
knowing each other inwardly. Sometimes
speech was not necessary, our eyes asked
and answered questions as we dipped into
silence.

Your pain was excruciating as the tears welled
in your eyes. Past experience taught me to
keep my distance and offer a look of compassion.
Helpless, I sat in silence night after night, knowing
the inevitable was near.

No harsh words found us the last few weeks, our
conversations were elevated with loving words
and kind gestures.

I remember your fingers well and the warmth of
your embrace. Your soft spoken words captured
me as I lay against your chest, listening to your
heart beat. I feared the ending of the drums was
near.

Tonight realization visits me again and trudges on
the fabric of my space. My mind devoured with
sad, longing thoughts of you as the tears wash my
face. You are gone, you crossed over and my
solace is in knowing you suffer no more.

Each night, I seek you in the quiet of darkness and
reach for you in thought. Your scent permeates my
space and I indulge in the ecstasy of imagination.
We slide into that moment of unspeakable pleasure
as I touch you once again and feel the warmth of
your body on mine. You are my heart song, you
live within me.

Written by: Melvina Germain
Date: May 7th/2011
Time: 1: 31am