Phantom

I have seduced you
a thousand times
in my mind, pulled you
out of your calm.

But how can I hope
to reach you
when you are not here?

I have said
just the right things
time and time again
till you smiled.

But to what avail,
when you are not there
to hear them?

I have dreamed
you into my presence
and carressed you
as is right.

But you are too far
to feel the truth
of my touch.