In the darkness I awoke to
He lay beside me slumbering
Legs gently entwine mine
TV off, heater on, train rolls by.
My back to him
Arms stretched over me
One tucked under my head
His breath warm on my ear
my neck, my cheek.
His breathing increases
Snores coming on
Volumes changing
His sound is mine for the moment.
His hand gently caressing
for a brief moment
and his breath became
a gentle kiss on my shoulder.
Was he asleep?
Warmth, security,
solitude, companion,
lover, friend,
keeper of my heart.
