Music To My Ears
After sharing a bed for over fifty years
I've grown accustomed to sleeping by your side,
together, we've shared both smiles and tears.
You're my soulmate, with exclusive access to my heart,
and I'm at my happiest, just lying next to you,
we've never slept apart.
The best part of my day is sleeping with you at night,
yet, there are times when your breathing gets so shallow
I fear you've died, and I discreetly check if you're all right.
I'll reach over and ever so gently poke you
until you react, and when you do, I'm so relieved;
for my greatest fear hasn't come true.
Love has kept us together, for many happy years,
and every night before I sleep, I listen for your snore,
a reassuring purring; that's like music to my ears.
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