Mistress

I am the woman whose name you never say.

I am the woman whose lips you never kiss.

I am the woman who you will never call yours.

I am the woman who will never see you in first morning light.

I am the woman who will never be seen with you outside these walls.

I am the woman who will never hear you say good night.

I am the woman who will never hear you say “I love you”.

I am the woman who will know secrets you will never share with anyone else.

I am the woman whose bed you will you come to in the hours before dawn.

I am the woman you will talk to through the night on long trips.

I am the woman who will forgive you all your faults.

I am the woman whose thoughts and dreams you fill.

I am the woman who you will leave standing at the door with I love you on my lips but the words will never be spoken.

I am your mistress.