A Dream Awakened

I sit and think of what could have been... Warm, Sunny days at the beach, holding hands with my best friend I'd splash you with sea water, you would say "Quit" I'd laugh and splash again, you would be angry and start to hit We'd play for hours, and be soaked and cold before we were done Afterward we would embrace, as we warmed in the sun When our bodies were warm and dry and the passion had grown I would lift you in my arms, and walk the shoreline as we watched the sun glow As it became dark and the new moon was high we would retire to a fire; I would give you a rose, from you a sigh Staring into the flames you pulling yourself near Your innermost thoughts you would whisper in my ear you make my life complete, to you I would say Your face would light up, don't ever leave, this I pray We would stroll through the woods, in at awe at the colors Red, yellow, orange and brown, among others In an instant a doe and her fawn would appear I would take your hand in mine and again pull you near An embrace as we watch the pair disappear So much delight from just two deer Stumbling upon a baby bird that had fallen from its home You rush to it's aid as if it were your own You weep for my help, I can't reach its nest You stretch yourself upward, with a lift, lay it to rest Its mother is crying above us in flight We walk away slowly and watch them reunite A happy song sounds as we stroll away They'll be together day after day We walk for hours, of the future making plans We walk to the horizon, you and I, hand in hand When all of a sudden I awake with a roar Me holding my pillow, you with me no more I pinch myself and let out a sigh I think of you, and begin to cry For at this time it comes to mind You're nothing but a dream I'll never find Just a dream awakened