I had this dream,
Before the break of dawn,
A dream I know
Will never come true.
I was on my way home
Passing my favorite spot
But it was different,
Slightly.
There was a table
And at that table
You sat and laughed
With those who were our friends
I got dropped off
And walked along the beach
Trying to stay away
Silently watching you
Since I missed you like I did
But I could not stay away
I wanted to be near you
So I came over and sat
Quietly at that table.
One by one
Our friends left
Until only you and I
Remained
You told me you were there
Because of my letter
Because you wanted to see
What else is dear to me
You wanted to see
What you were competing with.
I smiled as we sat in silence
Listening to the waves
Enjoying the company
The company I had missed
So dearly
The company I was afraid
I would never keep again.
You fell asleep
And you looked so peaceful
I kissed your cheek lightly
To wake you
You smiled up at me and nodded
As I told you I had to go
When I got home
There was a letter
Waiting for me
A letter from you
In it you said you loved me
And then I woke
With this wonderful
Warm feeling
Which was replaced
By an empty one
As the seconds ticked by
And the dream drifted
Farther away
In the morning's light.

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