While You Were Sleeping

I watched you while you were sleeping,
Even though I was not there.
I watched you while you were sleeping,
Just watched you breathe your air.

I kissed you while you were sleeping,
Even though I was not there.
I kissed you while you were sleeping,
Then ran my fingers through your hair.

I held you while you were sleeping,
Even though I was not there.
I held you while you were sleeping,
You know I took great care.

I missed you while you were sleeping,
Because I was not there.
I missed you while you were sleeping,
There’s so much I want to share.

So think of me while you’re sleeping,
I will be well aware.
Think of me while you’re sleeping,
And I will be there.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 12/8/2009 8:30:00 PM
I love this, very beautiful. So much heart and you express it well. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 12/8/2009 7:19:00 PM
Only a mother can love like this, only a poet can feel like this
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Date: 12/8/2009 4:36:00 PM
Wonderful poem Janis, -Robert
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Date: 12/8/2009 4:17:00 PM
Lovely poem,love Simone
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Date: 12/8/2009 4:08:00 PM
Janis, this reads like a classic from the Romantic Era. Beautiful words, soft flow and much comfort in the last verse. Great work! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/8/2009 3:43:00 PM
Thanks so much for all your great feedback. :) I've been looking for somewhere to share my stuff, and this place is great!! :)
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Date: 12/8/2009 3:26:00 PM
Great romantic write presented in a differet way. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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