With your arms around me, I can finally sleep.

With you here, I know I am safe, loved, and protected.

I cuddle closer to you and smile.

We will be together forever, just like how you promised me.

But you aren't here.

So, I lie awake a night wondering when you'll finally enter my life and make good on your promise.

In your place is a cold pillow with wet spots.

It can't compete with your phantom's touch.

But the pillow can easily turn into a chest as a ghost's arms wrap around me.

An imagined kiss to my forehead lets me know of your empty love.

I close my eyes to see your face as I try to fall asleep.