Monday, June 16, 2008

Sleep Sweet Sleep


The lights go out, it's almost one.
There's some fumbling with blankets and pillows.
I can't see much of you
You're just a figured silhouette in the dark.
You move so gracefully and place yourself on top of me
You touch my face and whisper secrets that only I can know.
You tried to explain, I like that you always try
To explain what I already know.
You put it into words I'd never thought of.
I can feel you, more than I ever have.
I was expecting a story
and maybe a short little prayer
but instead you just looked at me
and tucked me into bed.
It was the most innocent we've ever been.
Sleep never felt so sweet.