A VISIONARY GLANCE

Author: Darlene Little

I sleep, I dream, all around me a bright light engulfs me 
Before me stands a vision of love, a sign of hope 
A rare gift I had not dared to dream of 

Clouds of white and pale blue settle at my bare feet 
Yet do not touch me with their unperceived caress 
Am I floating, am I here, Is anybody really here? 

A whisper of sweetness brushes my cheek 
Moist and lightly scented with..... 
Familiarity, promise, and acquiescence 

I reach for you but you're not there 
Yet when I close my eyes I can see you 
You're hands tremble as they extend toward me 

My heart beats loudly with anticipation 
Will I hear your voice, feel your embrace? 
Will I know your touch with certainty? 

Yes, as sure as my spirit knows the oneness of yours 
But souls are all we can touch 
Must our desires remain incomplete? 

Is the future mapped for you and me? 
Will we someday be together? 
Is this a glimpse of our possibilities? 

A murmur echo's in my head 
Of times not yet come forward 
And unrequited love 

A promise whispered to my heart 
Proclaims I'll one day find you 
As sure as I will awaken from this dream of love.