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Sleeping Angel

I lay my head down on my pillows, I’m fussy, I have four just for comfort, Three hours later and it’s four o’clock, again I’m unable to sleep, I look at my partner and see her in slumber so sweet, Then I have an idea. I stare at her and smile for I never noticed the way her eyes twitch, I’m intrigued to know more about this creature of utmost beauty and perfection, So I listen to her dreams, she mumbles the name of another man, But I don’t worry for I know of this man, it’s a name we have discussed In previous times, the name I would give to my Son if ever I am blessed With such a gift, But this also brings great sadness to me as well for I know That this is a gift she is not able to bless me with. I watch as the tears role down her face, I hold her in my embrace, Then as I lick the tears from her cheeks, I softly kiss her eyes, As she smiles a smile of Angels she reaches out and holds me tight, I feel her warm breath on my neck and as she breaths heavily in my ear I feel the chills run down my spine and again I watch her sleep. She’s running, not from but to, to what I do not know, I slip into the Image of her mind and I find peace and pain, I want to help, to tell her how much I love her but all I can do is watch for interference is not an option, I see her scream and cry as she witnesses the death and loss of a person Who she holds dearer in her heart than even myself, and with great reason, I cry as I watch her struggle through life with the absents of love, And as I see the use and abuse she has suffered, I fall to my knees and think, After all of this how can I possibly make a difference in her life now? And I cry streams of endless tears. I watch her as she opens her eyes, she knows not of what has a been saw this night, I try to talk as I wipe the tears from my eyes, to say words, to comfort her in some way, She looks towards me and asks the reason for my tears, I tell her not for she has already Endured pain this night, I tell her I had a bad dream, then she gives me a hug, Gently kisses me on the lips an says with the voice of an Angel, “I love you”.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 4/29/2009 2:52:00 PM
breathtaking! Jim
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Date: 3/11/2009 9:14:00 AM
This is so beautiful. It makes us feel so helpless when we can not ease the sufferings of the ones we love. Your words express this so clearly. The emotion shown throughout this rollercoaster night as he gazed upon his love is amazing. So romantic and touching with a happy ending. The image is so vivid in my head, I can see the story played out as if I were there watching from the corner of the room. Amazing write. Smiles from Lolita
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