I Wish

I wish I was the first dawning

to arouse you from a deep slumber

Rising in intensity like sun rays

A tender warmth across your face.

I wish I was the water

to glide freely into your palms

Hastily in the fear of loss

A splash of gentle freshness.

I wish I was the dew-studded grass

to tickle your bare feet

Teasing with prickly edges

Rekindling a lost dream.

I wish I was the air

to linger around you for just a moment

Just one breath of air

Unnoticed and yet essential.