…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 the 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