Never the Same Lying half awake beside you, I blink to assure myself it’s all real . . . The warmth of your body replaces the chill of the air. The heat of your breath softens my face, lips, and hair. You lie so close, yet I still long for you. I want to make you mine before the night is through. Our lips touch, yet we speak no words. The beat of our hearts, the crackle of the fire is all that’s heard. The night fades and we slowly drift apart. The sun rises, I release my grip on your heart. You fell from my         life, just as quickly as you came. Now that you’re far, I’ll never be the same.