Sitting at the foot of the bed
as you sleep
guarding against intrusion
keeping nightmares at bay
I am with you
when you look into the mirror
closing your eyes
as memory fills the glass
Walking along a deserted path
holding your hand
stopping to watch ducks swim
feeling the warmth of your breath
Laying next to you
beside a river, on the grass
soaking in the sunshine
that glows from your pores
Sitting across from you
because you hate to eat alone
I love to watch
subconsciously wiping your lips
Riding in your car
tracing raindrops on the glass
whispering memories from the radio
fogging the passenger window
Sitting next to you
in the chair that is always empty
tracing your scribbles across the page
secret messages only I can read
Standing behind you in line
rubbing your shoulders
feeling the tension leave your body
kissing the back of your neck
Sitting in the theater
when you go there alone
caressing the line of your jaw
tasting the tears that fall
Sitting with you
beside the window
watching the snow fall
holding you tightly against the chill
Kneeling beside your bed
saying prayers of thanks
wrapping you in safety
like the blankets pulled to your chin
Sitting across from you
as you sleep once more
watching for the light
to begin all over again
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Pathway
Footprints of conversation
Weave through tangled growth
A path to the heart
Perfume clinging to leaves
and broken branches
Showing the way
These dark and shady spots
Give way to sunshine and tranquility
A place to catch your breath
Or simply breathe in the stillness
Walking along a raging stream
Overflowing with feelings
Basking in the warmth of love
Letting everything go
Catching the glitter of the stream
Leaving sparkles in your eyes
Weave through tangled growth
A path to the heart
Perfume clinging to leaves
and broken branches
Showing the way
These dark and shady spots
Give way to sunshine and tranquility
A place to catch your breath
Or simply breathe in the stillness
Walking along a raging stream
Overflowing with feelings
Basking in the warmth of love
Letting everything go
Catching the glitter of the stream
Leaving sparkles in your eyes
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