Lullaby

Darkness envelopes us, like the sheets that drape As we lay together, welcoming Night’s Slumber Like ivy that entangles, our bodies entwined Skin on skin, so smooth and soft Your chest a pillow, inviting my head Your heartbeat like a drum, resounding in my ear Beating out life I taste the sweetness of your breath, warm on my cheek Your hand trailing down my back, fingers getting lost Combing my hair Feeling your chest rise with every breath Like warm milk to a babe Like a soft song floating in the air You are my lullaby, lulling me to sleep As Night’s Slumber washes over me