Donna Smith Poet Free verse

Sleep

I love to watch how you sleep.  The ease that
settles over your features.  I wish life wasn't
so harsh on you.  The harden exterior melts
away in your sleep.  The softness of you
reveal in sleep.  There are times when 
your tension follows you home and we
fight.  You not realizing that it happens
until the pain appears on my face.  Deep breaths
are took, words softly spoken.  All is forgiven
before we go to sleep.  At times I wake just
to lie there.  In your sleep all is right with the
world and thankful I am to have you at
my side.

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Doris Culverhouse November 2, 2009 at 5:48 PM nicley penned, enjoyed reading!!

Sara Kendrick November 1, 2009 at 4:06 PM Interesting what the world of sleep reveals about one isn't it. Nicely done. Keep writing. Sara

Carolyn Devonshire May 14, 2009 at 10:28 PM Love the way you allow the reader to experience the peace you feel when your loved one drifts off to sleep. The calmness and serenity are whispered gently in "words softly spoken." And, truly, it is a time when "all is forgiven." Very nice reflection on the tranquility of sleep, Donna. Love, Carolyn

Carrie Richards May 14, 2009 at 7:05 PM Well said, Donna....I have done this too...your poem speaks so softly, as to not wake him up. Lovely! .... Carrie

Nathan Leccese May 14, 2009 at 6:23 PM I notice that I do this alot myself. I love to watch my wife sleep. You described the feelings perfectly.