When Poem by Erika Wingo

When.. I close my eyes
And picture you,
Emotions swirl
Painting pictures in my mind
Of flawless art

When... You wrap your arms
Around me,
All else fades away
Until the only sound remaining
Is the beating of our hearts

When... I gaze into your eyes,
At once, I am love blind
It's as if I'm staring into
The rings of light around the sun

When.. We are alone
Melting into one another,
Our love binds and blends us together
Infinitely collaborating
You and I into one

When... I lay beside you
And your skin's against my skin,
The touch of our bodies
Burns like concrete
On summer's hottest day

When... I drift off into
The softness of sleep,
My dreams are of the sweet secrets
In your kiss
It gently stirs me awake in the morning
And still takes my breath away