I held you in the quiet still of night,
With limbs entwined amidst warm shadows deep;
I felt your touch though stars denied us light,
While soft sweet perfumed breath played on my cheek.
What tender depths we reached in calm caress—
Two naked souls made whole in unity;
As passion’s fire smoldered in my breast
I reached my hand toward eternity.
We shared our hopes and fears in whispered thought
Then drowned all care in silence, soft, serene
And cherished every moment that love brought,
Before we slipped  into a sea of dreams.
My dear sweet friend these thoughts of you live on
To warm my heart long after you are gone.

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