i wish i was there for the sunrise
rainbow shards my window creates
dancing across your porcelain freckled skin
your eyes and fingertips twitching like they do
pondering our first word
tracing your shape with my hands
shivering above the touch of you

i wish i was there for the morning
waking to the sound of your laughter
or hearing you whisper that you love me
that first kiss of the new day
that first touch
all these whetting my appetite
for the hours in front of me

i wish i was there for the weekend
fresh warmth of coffee
your scent a blanket i wear smiling
sharing crosswords
making and abandoning plans
ultimately content in your arms
under my sheets

i wish I was there for the sunset
pouring first drinks
wines and bourbons
choosing games
and talking, always talking
and laughing, always laughing
and connecting, always connecting

i wish i was there for the starshine
sharing music
sharing histories
sharing secrets and promises and bodies
raw naked openness
levels of connection
never before experienced

whenever i’m away from you,
i wish i was there