Shadow

 I thought I felt your shadow
as I tore the sheets 
thrashing in the sweat of night
reaching for your heart

I thought I heard your voice
as I sung an ancient tune
melody and memory wrapping 
me in a silk lined box   

I thought I caught your scent-
smoked coffee and leather
as I hiked high upon the hill
behind the river I could not cross
lives not lived set in stones 
I could not skip along the path 

I thought I tasted your kiss
on the salted, lime ringed rim
the bar a line in the sand 
as I danced alone in your arms 

I thought I saw your shadow
even in the dark