the pillow still concave
where your head rested
extra shoes placed under the chair
loyally await your return

undisturbed in absence
your scent your sounds
carry on through my walls
night has won without reprieve

no mourning the loss
of your dear company
for all you leave with me
entertains the days

charmed solitude contains no plight
comfort warms the nights
numbered hours till your return
night has won love light burns