Sing Me to Sleep

Inspired by perpetual love, the yearning to cuddle, and the dream of growing old still holding on to him with everything I am.

Sing me to sleep

March 3, 2012

 

Crumpled sheets, flattened pillows,

eyes- blue as the ocean at noon,

the emotions behind them

falling onto me like waves, crashing.

The gentle undulation softening

lips that brush my skin like the mist of water

as water hits rock - rock moves water.

The clean scent of fabric, wrapping around me

spotted by the warmth of your presence

cold by your absence

sliding my legs between-bridging the gap

 

Hum that melody, sing me to sleep

Whisper that I am yours as I lightly dream

brushing stray hairs from my eye, down my cheek

watching my eyes flutter as I drift off, asleep.

 

Deep inhale, subsides to calm,

holding onto breath, to you.

Fingertips running like slight trickles of water;

pouring down arms, draped over my side.

Palm of hand pressed running length of spine,

lips that remain in that half-kiss upon my brow.

Breath inhaled as breath exhaled

nestled deep within the crook, face buried in the scent-

breathing you as you breathe me.

Flesh keeping you from me

being you being me

 

Hum that melody, sing me to sleep

Whisper that you love me, and forever shall keep

brushing stray hairs from my eye, down my cheek

watching my eyes flutter as I drift off, asleep.

 

Toes trail a path up and down a calf

like a small rake through a Zen garden.

Limbs entangled, like driftwood twisted to form us,

unmoving, solidarity embodied as one.

Thoughts flow in while your heart pours out;

you speak it loud, yet no sound escapes your lips,

save for that melody -that is to you as is to me.

Crinkled features now beset your face-

weathered through years when water hit rock-

fell to me as well, as the waves came crashing,

smoothing us out like soft pebbles on a beach

as one we are, and shall always be-

 

Hum that melody, sing me to sleep

Whisper my name and your heart I shall keep

While brushing stray hairs from my eye, down my cheek

watching my eyes flutter as I drift off into the deep. 

Author's Note

For you, love.

Reviews

[John Patrick Robbins AK..]

Pure heart in this from a very gifted poet really admire your skill my friend keep posting cheers Gonzo

[J.V. Stanley]

Hey stranger, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read this. It means a lot.

[Luke Ritta]

really loved this poem, your writing is very special.....really well done with this stunning poem......great title also.

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

A beautifully written, loving piece of ever-lasting love. So hard for me to review such a masterpiece. Stunning.

[Brad]

and yes, englebert humperdinck was crooning in the back of my head after i read the title :)

[Brad]

beautiful, reminds me a bit like the "notebook". especially loved this part:
"Toes trail a path up and down a calf
like a small rake through a Zen garden.
Limbs entangled, like driftwood twisted to form us,"

man, i miss those moments...

[J.V. Stanley]

You know, now that I think about it, it reminds me of the same thing. Its funny because the Notebook is one of my favorite movies, and its a movie I've been wanting to watch with my fiance but never got the chance to. You know, I've never heard englebert humperdinkck...I'm going to have to look him/them up on youtube

[Amila Jay]

Hum that melody, sing me to sleep
Whisper my name and your heart I shall keep
While brushing stray hairs from my eye, down my cheek
watching my eyes flutter as I drift off into the deep.

Mmmmm ... Breathtaking.. I was lulled to the title title itself. Lovely piece of writing .. Awesome :))

[ba_mcfarlane]

You had me with the Title...Sing Me to Sleep...it doesn't get any better than that...ciao baby!!

[Enigma]

An absolute favourite. I feel myself up there in your words, like so many others who relate to the idea of undying love. Every tiny sensuous detail highlights your rich imagination. I loved it, through and through. Keep it up.. :)

[Shalini Dinesh]

The last stanza its so emotional filling and overflowing with love ......

[Shalini Dinesh]

Beautiful poem !