some other dream

The stars would shine,
Clear pinpoints of light,
Penetrating the darkness

The breeze would run its fingers through your hair,
Would rustle the leaves above us

I would rest my head on your shoulder
Would breathe in the scent of autumn,
Leaves swirling in little tornadoes,
The electricity of change in the air

You would wrap me in your warmth
I would close my eyes
Let myself fall into you

For the first time
I wouldn’t hold back

And for that moment
We would be separate from fear
From the unknown that lies on the path ahead
From the imminent changes in both of our lives

That moment would be
Could be
Perfect.