When we are apart br the world’s light dims a little, br as if the sun has gone br behind a high cloud. br br Dimmed br the spectrum colours br that have shone br on cold grey streets, br whenever we, delighted, br have strolled, entwined, br through grim faced crowds, br laughing br and exchanging jokes and puns. br br The glow that fills my heart br when we lie together, or roll br in playful fun br or sensual passion, br or melting into one br undifferentiated being, br sleep soundly br in each other’s loving arms, br that light too is dimmed, br but not extinguished br for I hold you in my dreams br when we are apart.