Fallacious Expectations

As I awake, I turn to feel your embrace, 

but you are not there. 

Out of the shower, I expect to see you brushing your hair,

but you are not there. 

I pour two cups of coffee for us to share,

but you are not there. 

Speaking of my day, my fears, and all my hopes and dreams,

but you are not there. 

When I come home, I hope to feel your kiss,

but you are not there. 

I sit here on this couch and stare,

hoping you would be there. 

Lying here in this bed, I cry through the night,

because you are not there. 

Finally, I close my eyes and sleep forever.

You were never there.