To Dream a Dream

The deep feelings of love
were exquisite in their intensity.
To rationalise a cause, a reason,
would surely be futile,
they were already manifest
in my very being
as was the ever tightening
knot in my stomach
that I somehow managed to tolerate
by keeping the image of her beauty
foremost in my mind.
The wise and knowing smile
upon her face as we parted
tempered my fearful insecurity
and filled me warmth
as I fell into a long, peace filled,
restful sleep to dream a dream
of lifelong happiness
and everlasting companionship.

©Alan B.McGourlay