The Understanding Heart

When you slept
I made love to the night air that warmed you.
As you slept I became part of the night air that wrapped around you.

The ragged edge of mountains
Visible from the window
Heralded the dawn and your awakening.

And like the raw outline against the morning grey
You stirred into life, a presence filling absence
And the dawn air that cooled you.

But your dreams were torn, divided
And your heart wandered between lovers
And your mind shaped small deceits that would save you from decision.

And as you stirred into wakefulness
I made love to the night air that warmed you,
Fearful of reaching once more into the secret unwinding of your heart.