How lovely…#2

How lovely it is

to go to sleep with you again

lie close as spoons

then -

quietly

in the blue morning

of  Saturday

after a week of being alone

I feel the warmth of you

next to me

and it is firmly reassuring.

I awake

pleased to greet

the day

begin writing

while listening

hearing the sounds

or our glorious weekend

as you move

to make tea.

I understand clearly

without a doubt

that this is joy,

this is bliss

in all it’s glory.

In this few moments

even the muffled sounds of cars passing

outside on eleventh street

are rose petals falling around us,

the kettle steaming

is a clear stream

and you cuddled back up

next to me – is stored away like a special secret

shared by two children at play.

The cats are waiting for

their morning treats.

This is what we

hope for –

live for -

this bliss –

these moments of grace.

J.E. Dorsey – for L.D. – 2^nd draft.

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