Gratitude

Post-midnight I stirred,
Pitch-darkness complete,
No lunar pale glow
Found grateful old me;

My wife, she slept on,
Sure strength of my life:
Her warm cheek I kissed,
Then calmly I dreamed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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September 6, 2017 at 12:39 PM
So very nice, David :) Well written.
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September 7, 2017 at 10:24 AM
Thanks as always, Heidi.
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