my shadow was swept by a cloud cover
breath carried away by the wind
beneath eyelids I see us
dancing on that serene cloud
in those moments of whelming
bitter sweet tears flow in rivulets of rain

where we played, wild flowers swing in spring
in summer I remember the bug spray you'd bring
winter when I feel the chills
I pull the comforter beside
though it doesn't have lining of your skin
brings goosebumps upon mine

curtains swirl to the notes of wind chimes
lifting my mood on edges of their gilt
the four walls still echo your whispers
serenading me to sound sleep

in the morning I wake up to find
my reading glasses folded beside
my eyes lit up "was it you"?
because these were some of the things
you loved to do

while mist is clearing in the yard
fresh roses are blooming in our courtyard
your favorite coffee I sip on the deck
missing your breath upon my neck