cold dark space

i am instantly transported to a timeless safe place
no worries, no pain
i close my eyes and travel with you
i watch you immerse yourself in passion
i want to be part of you
i hear your intensity for living and love that
i see you as a boy, with energy to live life to the fullest
i taste your tears of joy, sorrow, disbelief
i close my eyes
we see beautiful rhythmic rivers jumping over stones like children
we wade in and leap from stone to stone, laughing hysterically at the other who slipped and sat in the cool water
we see majestic mountians with the power to command
we visit deserted islands where we enjoy each other's company
the desert even in its dryness is spell casting; the freedom it offers is religious.
we shed our skin
are these places heaven?