As I lay sleeping

AS I LAY SLEEPING

As I lay sleeping
I feel your arms encircle me
As I stir in my sleep
Our bodies are skin on skin
My body is slowly starting to wake
As your fingertips gently 
Caresses my face and arms
As I lay sleeping 
I hear you whisper my name
While telling me how much 
I meant to you
My body relaxes against yours
With the knowledge that 
I am safe in your arms
As I lay sleeping
I softly turn towards you
As you gently kiss
 my ear down to my neck 
As I lay sleeping
You gently tell me to go back to sleep
As you will be there in the morning light.

Original Poem by 
Linda Franklin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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