Drowsy Dawn Diary

The morning light peeks between the curtains
Drawn tight against the cold, dark night.
They lay holding each other close.

She sleepily opens her eyes to see the morning
Caressing the bed in a thin strip of gold.
She feels the arm about her squeeze gently.

He watches her open her eyes,
Looking with love and pure emotion.
He reassures his presence to her gently.

They whisper under the warm covers,

Kissing away the sleep from each other's faces.

They reaffirm their hopes together in the half-light.

She stirs from under the blankets,
Leaving the warmth of him behind.
She glances back and smiles for him.

He whimpers softly as she moves away from him,
Following her movement across the room.
He whispers, "Let's grow old together."

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Jennifer Kelbaugh