MATTHEW KNOWS.A Poem by Terry CollettA MAN WATCHES A WOMAN SLEEP.Matthew knows the ropes. The girl lies sleeping on the Pink pillow. He will not wake Her yet, he’ll watch her sleep, See the eyelids move, the lips Make motion, the hands reach About as if in sleep or dream She’s found another love to touch. He wants to kiss her cheek, but Not to wake, wants to know her Thoughts, but the not the words. She turns. Her knees rise, her hands Fold tight in between her thighs like Pilgrims at prayer. Turning away, he Says in soft breath, if only I was there. © 2011 Terry Collett |
StatsAuthorTerry CollettUnited KingdomAboutTerry Collett has been writing since 1971 and published on and off since 1972. He has written poems, plays, and short stories. He is married with eight children and eight grandchildren. on January 27t.. more..Writing
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