Apparition

Even now, as I stand here on this platform
readying my wings to fly,
I find myself scared of falling.

I know I can fly.
I did it for a minute last night-
Yes, last night, with you.

It was only a minute, and then I landed
gently-
only a breath away from the safe
place your arms have made for me.

It was then
that I got tangled inside my thoughts
and fears
and when I reached out-
I knew I shouldn't have opened my eyes.
Because, it was in that moment
between dreaming,
and waking
that you disappeared.