Teresa Harr-Pena Poet Free verse

Sleeping Without You

I slide into bed

His body forms to mine

Sheets extend over me

His skin so soft

Resting my head on a pillow

The beating of his heart

Puts me to sleep

I awaken

Nude

Just a single strand of his hair

Left on an untouched pillow

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Vince Suzadail Jr. July 16, 2008 at 7:19 AM Now my wife and I both snore so loudly that our best bet is to be far enough away to have to dial one and the area code to speak. This poem was sweet though. God Bless. Vince

Sharon Winter July 12, 2008 at 7:40 AM You paint a sad picture with your words. Imagery with great depth of emotion. You are truly an artist. So well done. Love, Shar

Ronald Bingham July 11, 2008 at 9:34 AM Your poetry is so deep, I can almost feel your pain, Teresa know that you have a whole wide world of friends that care about you and love you, never give up and never quit writing, your friend, Ron Blessings your way

Mickey Pig Knuckles July 11, 2008 at 8:51 AM eresa, I adore the element of love you have penned here as I commend you for a job well done. Thank You for sharing with us all... MPK