Sharing a Hotel Room

Eyes wide, I stare
Into the darkness
Just making out the
Dark shape before me
Sleeping so soundly
Under the covers we share

Deep breath. Exhale.

Fighting the urge to
Reach for the prone shape
Draw her in, hold her
Tightly against me
Wishing that I could
Feel her warm breath on my skin

Deep breath. Exhale.

A door slams, far away.

One king-size bed
Just enough distance
To make the brush of
My arm against hers
Not accidental
Close enough to smell her hair

Deep breath. Exhale.

I wonder if she’s dreaming, too.