norah jones’ achy voice serenades me
as i sit, eyes closed
dreaming of the nearness of you..
reveling in a touch i have yet to feel
snow falls outside my window chilling the night
while i remain wrapped in the warmth of you
your smile pries open the hinges of my heart
and you enter…
so very sure that this place, THIS place
is home
i smile at the nearness of you
my spirit sighing in contentment
lacing up shoes for the dance of a lifetime

i tell myself that even lost in a crowd
my spirit would find its way to you
fitting itself into the orbit of us
in slow tender circles,
you words caress my soul
whispering to my heart…
“venido. estancia. estar abierto al amor. eres seguro aqui”
come. stay. love. you are safe here
pulling me closer, tighter,
deeper and deeper into
the sheer nearness of you

standing here in the safety of your arms
i hear your heart beat my name
our breathing becomes smooth syncopated rhythm
our bodies become liquid jazz
as I open myself to this…to you…to love
joyful tears sprinkle the plane of your chest
and I surrender myself - body, heart, soul…
….to…the nearness….
of….
you….

© Jackie Young ~ 2007