Susovan's poem is about missing a person the speaker has only ever known in dreams and daydreams. In the first stanza, the speaker wakes from a dream of a simple, intimate scene: the two of them with a bottle of wine. Then comes a puzzled question. Why does this person keep showing up in their thoughts when they have never met in real life?
The second stanza moves from dreaming to deliberate imagining. The speaker pictures being held, having their back rubbed, and hearing whispers that make them feel safe. Comfort and security seem to be what they want most. The last lines bring the mood down. The speaker admits this is a daydream they can only have, because reality is "not a sweet escape."
The tone is soft, wistful, and a little lonely. The poem stays quiet and simple, which makes the longing feel honest rather than dramatic. The speaker seems aware that the fantasy is out of reach, yet still holds onto it for the warmth it gives.