SONNET XLI - A DREAM OF YOU

each night I lie my head upon my bed
and sleep, my one escape from life descends
then free from cares, I fly with you instead
up heaven's stairs until the nighttime ends
such perfect bliss the darkest slumber brings
and though I know this dream's a false facade
your smile lifts my soul like angel's wings
and in your eyes I see a hint of God
for love's forgiven all of my mistakes
and for my sins, your kisses will atone
but heaven ends the moment morning breaks
and once again my soul will be alone
   Though I may never see love in your eyes
   I'll rest in peace in nighttime's sweetest lies