Closer Than Skin
I carry you with me
Through the hours of the day
The minutes trickle out
A trail of blood red wine
The seconds, like blossoms
Sweetly fall into decay
I picture your face
Hear your voice in my mind
I carry you with me
Through the hours of the day
I carry you with me
Closer than skin
Dreams of you, like thunder
Crash and roll away
Thoughts of you, like raindrops
Fill me to the brim
I cover my eyes
Against desires they betray
I carry you with me
Closer than skin
I carry you with me
Through the hours of the day
The minutes tumble past
Disregarded, left behind
The seconds, like memories
Gently fade away
I picture your face
Taste your kisses in rewind
I carry you with me
Through the hours of the day
I carry you with me
Closer than skin
Dreams of you, like storms
Leave me in disarray
Thoughts of you, like snowflakes
Melting from within
I cover my eyes
Hold my secrets, lest they stray
I carry you with me
Closer than skin
© Ann Bagnall 2013.