Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Sleepless

 I roll as I wake

And pat the space I expect you to be

It's 3am

Your still asleep 

Leagues away 

on the other side of the great 

mega bed

A slight snore leaves your lips

And magnetic shuffle of hips

Brings you closer to me


I smile 

Watching you

At subtle beauty

The t-shirt you wear

Crossed sticks and drums

I haven't played In years


Repose

The nights over

Eyes closed


Hounded by

Haunted Memories

Breathe quickly


Our Toes Touch 

Gently 


Exhale


slowly

drifting off

Finally


Serenity




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