I Dream of You

Even before we meet,

Your image and qualities fill my soul

With the need of you.

I Dream of You

Across space, you come to me
With unwavering eyes.

You cling to me
With a warm and gentle smile.

I know you in my heart.
No words are spoken,

Yet I hear you clearly—

“Am I pleasing to you?”

My heart beats my secret—

“Surely, you are the most beautiful

Creature ever created by God.”

With ethereal presence,

Your vision enraptures—

Enticing luxury of soft clinging hair,

Exciting curves of hips and legs,

Spellbinding rhythm of movement,

Aromatic scent, fresh and clean.

My eyes perceive your form—

How you wear your clothes,

Your well-groomed appearance of

Legs smooth and tan.

We nod our introductions and

Pursue our mutual search, pondering,

“Are you my soul mate?”

I feel your personality

In our easy conversation,

In the sound of your voice.

Do you both talk and listen?

Are you thoughtful?

Caring?

Do you laugh easily?

Oh, you’re so beautiful…

But are you sensitive?

Responsive?

Are you shy, quiet, reserved,
Nonforceful?

Are you confident, self-assured, assertive,
Forceful?

Neither is a deal breaker, so they say.

 
I search for the vital answers that
I'll know in minutes—

Do you share personal feelings?

Experiences?

Details of life?

Are you close and reticent,

Keeping everything to yourself,

Holding privacy above sharing?

Are you a discloser or a nondiscloser?

My matchmakers say this element

Is critical.

If we match, we have staying power.

If we don’t, we’re fooling ourselves

For the healthy lusting of enduring love

Feeds on harmony of souls and nature.

Yet chemistry rises to participate—

Are you attractive?

Desirable?

Compatible?

Do I enjoy your company?

When I hold you tomorrow,

Will I feel lasting excitement?

Yet even as I move to you,

I know you are looking, too—

Will he provide and secure my life

And the well-being of our children?

Is he attractive?

Desirable?

Compatible?

Is he intelligent?

Responsible?

Respectful?

Does he laugh easily?

Do I enjoy his company?

When he holds me tomorrow,

Will I feel lasting excitement?

Tonight, I will dream.

Tonight, I will feel your presence

With my body and in my soul.

Tomorrow, my heart will know.

Tomorrow, I’ll pray for whispered words.

Tell me true, Love.  Tell me true,

“I Dream of You.”