As She Sleeps

 

He reaches for the softness of her cheek

Feeling the warmth of her skin

Sending chills throughout his body

Stroking her hair as he gazes upon her

Her chest rising and falling in perfect rhythm

His breath caught in his throat

Stunning

Overwhelmed by emotion

Powerless to her will as he memorizes the curves of her face

 

His hand gently moving through her golden locks

Taking a deep breath as his mind begins to drift

Intensity lingers in the air from making love

Heartbeat pounding through his chest

His breathing shallow but steady

Soft sounds of music still playing in the background

Soothing to hear as he slowly slips into a deep sleep

Wrapped in her arms

He sings softly with the music…as she sleeps

Intoxicating

 

Unwilling to move he listens to her heart beating

Astonishing

Dreams of an exceptional woman who now lies in his arms

Her perfume over coming all of his senses

He closes his eyes, playing each moment in his mind

He smiles as he lays in bliss

Angels brought what he dreamed of

Hope almost vanishing until that first click

The dance began with her returned click

 

Stirring she slowly moves to lie on his chest

Her hand reaches for him he takes it tenderly

Holding her closer, tighter to keep her safe

His name escaped her lips…

He kisses her forehead as tears fill his eyes

 

As she sleeps

 

Copyright © Sheri Lynn Webber

Reviews

[Micheal Teal]

The glorious vision you paint with this poem has awakened in me a passion I thought had long abandoned me. Thank you for your truthfulness in word as its honesty is transcendent and empowering. Oh to be loved so deeply , so passionately , so perfectly.

When next I sleep I will dream of how she sees me.

Beautiful words , having read them I emerged to a brighter world.

[All faded blue]

Breathtakingly beautiful, one of the best I have seen here on this site.

[Mariana Silva]

Oh my goodness, that is absolutely romantic! Such a beautiful poem with such a slow poem that easily reads in a way that is abslutely mesmerizing.