The Difference is in the Absence

The day I spend without you. Light shines upon the empty space beside me. The Sun, the clouds, the sky, all are present, but I can't help but notice what isn't. You aren't with me in the day time. Warm weather can not replace the the touch of your skin. Sounds of nature can not replace the beauty of your voice. The day I spend alone.

The night I spend with you. Darkness envelopes me, as do the thoughts of you. Nighttime brings dreams of us together. Again, I can feel your touch, your warmth, your presence. Once more I can hear your voice. The night has no need of replacing you, because your place beside me is no longer empty. The night we spend together.

You ask the difference between day and night, I tell you this. The difference is in the absence.