Thinking About You At Night

As I lay down my aching body,

I try to close my tired, red eyes,

But my eyes do not sleep;

They stare at the shimmering moonlight,

hoping to catch a glimpse of you.

Tears fall onto my soft pillow,

I pull the soft quilt closer hoping

to be comforted,

Though comfort does not find me;

There is only sadness and emptiness

in my heart.

I thought I heard you whispering,

"Goodnight my love,"

In my longing ears;

longing to hear your voice

just one more time tonight.

I sigh as more tears stream down

my burning cheeks,

My lips hunger for you to kiss me,

One last time tonight,

My body yearns for you to hold me,

tight, just for tonight.

This dark room feels too quiet,

And my bed feels lonely without

you here,

But, you are gone,

And all I can wish for is that

you are in a happier place,

At peace,

Free from pain.

There is only one thing left to say,

Though it won't bring me any rest

or peace.

Goodnight my sweet lady,

I miss you.