This Morning

This Morning

by Erin L George

 

I memorized you

sleeping with the blankets

balled in your first

fighting daylight's

inevitable reality.

 

I close my eyes

and see the rise

of your chest

your breath dancing

on my skin.

 

Did you know

you twitch your nose

in your sleep?

 

I watched you

dream of something

that made your lips

turn up a bit

so sweet.

 

I wonder now

what it could have been

that tickled your mind

and made you smile

in sleep.

 

Do you realize

you reach for me

in your sleep?

Reviews

[Gary McDonald]

Oh my, Oh my. Such lingering, heartfelt beauty in your words. I was hooked to each line and released with a sigh. Wonderful writing!

[Emily B]

this is lovely, and loving, such a tender write . . .