'A Touch Of Night'

While at night, you lay asleep. I lay beside, in quiet keep. Though shadows surround, with darkness through. Still I see, the presence of you. I watch you, as you lay unmoving. In my eyes, a vision soothing. I hear your breaths, so soft and quiet. Peaceful rhythm, mind calmed by it. Every curve of your face, divine. A joy to have, so near to mine. The cheeks my hands, held with ease. The lips that, bring back memories. I move closer with care, to not awake. Blessed with a closer, look to take. I feel soft breath, upon my lips. With your face, I please my fingertips. Along contours, a gentle glide. Feel the textures, shadows hide. Over lips and chin, and cheek. Forehead, eyelids, nose, I seek. To better know, your divine beauty. To see fully in darkness, what lies before me. I watch as your eyes, slowly open. I lay entranced, by the sight within. Thoughts of love, you share with me. That you give, so endlessly. Eyes close, as you near. In the quiet, our love we hear. I taste your lips, as they touch my own. In the darkness, our feelings known. A single kiss, a gentle treasure. Hold to last, for simple pleasure. Lips part, I see again. The one with whom, my joy began. Your head returns, to your pillow. No greater beauty, the darkness could show. My fingers with care, close your eyes. Return to sleep, what beside me lies. Written July 5th, 1993 © on Feb 27 2002 07:06 AM PST   0 • 8