I sit at the edge of the bed with hands against my sides
just waiting.
The arrival of you
in a glowing grey aura reaching for my hand
as I too follow your lead.
I try to follow,
but I reach farther as you pull back quickly,
firmly negating what I wish but you do not want.
One last kiss, touch,
one last hug.
My love forbids my journey onward
for I need to learn to live without him.