Awake

I awoke just as the sun rose; You were still asleep beside. Your back was to me as you softly breathed; When I saw you there, I cried. Dreams that thread through fingers, Long lost friends that steal away. You stretched and sleepily turned to me; I asked you if you’d stay. You kissed me on the forehead, And so convincingly smiled. I took you in my arms and held you; You giggled like a child. I awoke just as the sun rose; You were still asleep beside. And when you left, I couldn’t sleep, For remembering how you lied.