i feel the warmth of your hand in mine

you smile at me

that smile

how i love that smile

like the first rain of winter

refreshing

i long for you to hold me

to tell me you love me

with more than

your voice

and your hand in mine

i feel the blood rise to my face

you laugh

i smile weakly

and you hug me as

sweat drips down your face from your hair

and i know it's there

in that instant

where all is right

with your hand in mine

two hearts in time

that you finally say

"i love you"

with silence