last night I lit the candle,

the one that you sent me.

as I inhaled its fragrance

I was drawn by the soft light

to where you were waiting

within the flame.

yet you did not burn

for you were the source of

all light there.

cautiously I reached out

to touch your face

and saw your smile

dancing within your eyes.

it was then I felt your arms

wrapping around me.

pulling me in to you

where I felt our hearts

racing in time.

an embrace so tight there

was no room for fear,

or pasts, or pain

were they your tears of joy?

or mine?

for now I can not remember.

as I awaken with your smile

upon my lips.