I woke up slowly and could feel
Her warm thigh against mine
Her peppermint breaths filled
My bedroom with love.

She left six month ago and now
She’s back.

Last night, in the cloakroom in
A restaurant, I saw her sealskin
Coat and when no one looked
I caressed the coat and her
Perfume lingered.

I didn’t go into the restaurant
My courage failed me!
And now she’s back, here
In my bed.

Don’t open your eyes, don’t
Break the spell, go back to sleep
Tomorrow will be a good day.

When I opened my eyes it was
Sunday morning, sunlight tiptoed
Across the bedroom and silence
Whispered fond memories.
A promise fulfilled.