My finger feels
The tug
Of the tendon
Calling it to rise
Calling it
Away from you
The tiny gap
Between us
Arcs with connection
How can I ever leave
You
We are not through
I have not had enough
Of the touch
Of your precious skin
Nerve endings at attention
Drinking you in
My blood drums against
My finger tip
Searching for response
And finding none
Seeking to keep
The heat
Of your skin
Burning on
But you
Are gone
Your heart
Is at rest
And eventually
I know
It would be best
For me to
Release you
Release myself
Into a future
Without you
But for now
My fingers
Will not
Leave you
And even when
They do
My heart
Will never
Leave you
My soul
Will always
Search for you
And my love
Will always
Be
With you