With you beside me, there is no sleep. Only enchantment. I watch the rhythm of the sheets rise and fall with each breath in the soft candlelight. Your skin glows with a warmth I cannot describe, yet which penetrates my soul. As you float within your dreams, I am entranced by a sight so beautiful tears swell within my eyes. And I believe I am there with you, desperately waiting for the waking hours, When I will feel the ar...

Last night I stood transfixed as I watched the moon chase Venus across the sky. Darting between the clouds, an impossible arc, only to fall short of her beauty. And I watched in total wonder. Does she not know he is old, dull and scarred? Her eyes see only wisdom, far beyond he countless eons he has shined. His scars subtle reminders of the gallant battles he has won. She waits in anticipation and blows a kiss as he dips...

alonequietmissing as the world sleepsand the night teemswith all thingsnocturnalthat is whereI findyoualonesoftlyI cradle youand none can seeand only one can feelthe stirrings of heartstringsstrung tautagainst thenightcross riversover valleysyou waitnot knowingnever knowingcandled chasmsendless voidsthat separatelove not tobealonequietmissingas the world sleepsand the night teemswith all things nocturnal that is whereI ho...