life after life

i'd still leave the light on for you.
even when i am not at home
i unlock doors for you.
and you will walk through
to see my face reflected
in the mirror beside my bed
as your head hits the pillow
left waiting for you.

and i remember
how we tucked dreams under sheets
then wiped away nightmares from our eyes.
in the bright shadows of the morning i realized
you were the dream i never had,
the future left unfolded,
the lightswitch
waiting for fingerprints.