A Life with You

Sometimes,

I’d stay awake and I would think about how I’ll love you

I’d think about the meals I’d prepare, 

And the food I would cook because you requested.

I’d think about kissing your hands before going to work,

And giving you the warmest hugs when you got home.

I’d think about sending your mom some of the desserts I made,

And buying her clothes and shawls for Eid.

I’d dream about being your home,

Someone that you would always come back to when you are tired with the world. 

Every time I imagined myself with you,

I imagine a family we would have. 

One filled with love and compassion. 

Guess that will forever stay,

Only in my imagination.