Dream?

I look down
trying to hide the tears
flowing down my cheeks
I think about better days
wondering, if we will feel that way again…
You look at me
those amazing eyes
that I know so well
so deep, intense; unyielding
as though you are always in control…
That day
You looked different
Afraid
as if for once; you had no answers
gazing at you
looking past your blue eyes
deep, into your very soul…
A hope
to comprehend
the lies; manipulations
that transpired
poisonous words spoken
hurtful actions…
I stop;
wondering, briefly
if this is all a dream
a terrible nightmare
Hoping
that one morning, I shall wake
in your arms
awash in the love written on your face
and you will pull me close to you
and wipe the tears from my eyes….

Joanne Cousins ©