PEARLY FANTASIES

Moist foggy fingers 
trailing 
in the night 
of dripping aches, 
A  world 
born anew 
hidden behind 
cold dewy drapes.
The hand outstretched 
ensnared 
by the misty veils 
that hypnotize, 
I make believe 
it's you 
on the other side 
of paradise.

MS