A Calming Image

A clear autumn day
underneath a Japanese maple
its leaves a fiery red
and just beginning to fall
I lie on a checkered blanket
with you by my side
our hands entwined
talking and laughing about everything
(Laughter from you is like
having the sun shine on my face
in the eye of the storm)
Or maybe we're not talking
but instead just lying there
curled together
Your body and mine fit perfectly
and our hearts beat calmly
Nothing is wrong
It's just us
and we are safe