Last night I had a vision,

call it a dream if you will

you stood beneath the litchi tree

the  twilight was calm and still.

 

As I rushed to reach your side

your smile echoed in my ears

“there’s no need to hurry,” you said

“I’ll always be waiting here.”

 

I walked and ran and walked

Twilight turned to night

your voice lifted my thoughts

lit my arduous path with light.

 

I woke near dawn, no tale to tell

of how I touched your out-stretched arms

or how I hugged you back. One smile

is enough. To weather any storm.