when I close my eyes

when I close my eyes

you smile at me

you tell me the things I need to hear

you caress my shoulder with the lightest touch

and kiss me on the forehead

with the most careful intention

when I close my eyes

my face is in your hands

your essence so close to me

I never could lose your smell

so I take a deeper breath

when I close my eyes

you see me for who I am

and you don't look away

you stare through me with gracious eyes

in this euphoria

how could I ever open them again?