Adagissimo Poems | Examples

Simple Dreams

You lay your head on my lap and the cat climbs on your chest
He greedily shares our caresses and is comforted in the warmth
we make together, as we paint this tender memento in soft light

He purrs his rumbling concerto; adagietto, adagio, adagissimo
until you both fall asleep; my left hand stroking your soft hair,
my right hand rests on his back, feeling you breathe, as if one

The rhythm of three hearts, of three chests falling and rising
is the syncopation of the soft vibrations of the two sleeping
and the one watching in silent awe and perfect gratitude 

We float together, sailing on the dreamy seas of contentment
Would that this voyage be infinite; that is now my humble wish  
But then, I feel this truth; this voyage, this time is indeed infinite

For if love is simple, as simple as this single moment in time 
Then love is safe, as safe as the memory in this treasured image
And love is infinite, as infinite as the dreams of these voyagers