Sing Me to Sleep

Inspired by perpetual love, the yearning to cuddle, and the dream of growing old still holding on to him with everything I am.

Sing me to sleep

March 3, 2012

 

Crumpled sheets, flattened pillows,

eyes- blue as the ocean at noon,

the emotions behind them

falling onto me like waves, crashing.

The gentle undulation softening

lips that brush my skin like the mist of water

as water hits rock - rock moves water.

The clean scent of fabric, wrapping around me

spotted by the warmth of your presence

cold by your absence

sliding my legs between-bridging the gap

 

Hum that melody, sing me to sleep

Whisper that I am yours as I lightly dream

brushing stray hairs from my eye, down my cheek

watching my eyes flutter as I drift off, asleep.

 

Deep inhale, subsides to calm,

holding onto breath, to you.

Fingertips running like slight trickles of water;

pouring down arms, draped over my side.

Palm of hand pressed running length of spine,

lips that remain in that half-kiss upon my brow.

Breath inhaled as breath exhaled

nestled deep within the crook, face buried in the scent-

breathing you as you breathe me.

Flesh keeping you from me

being you being me

 

Hum that melody, sing me to sleep

Whisper that you love me, and forever shall keep

brushing stray hairs from my eye, down my cheek

watching my eyes flutter as I drift off, asleep.

 

Toes trail a path up and down a calf

like a small rake through a Zen garden.

Limbs entangled, like driftwood twisted to form us,

unmoving, solidarity embodied as one.

Thoughts flow in while your heart pours out;

you speak it loud, yet no sound escapes your lips,

save for that melody -that is to you as is to me.

Crinkled features now beset your face-

weathered through years when water hit rock-

fell to me as well, as the waves came crashing,

smoothing us out like soft pebbles on a beach

as one we are, and shall always be-

 

Hum that melody, sing me to sleep

Whisper my name and your heart I shall keep

While brushing stray hairs from my eye, down my cheek

watching my eyes flutter as I drift off into the deep. 

Author's Note

For you, love.

Reviews

[EMMIE]

HOW CUTE AND TOUCHING AND LOVING AND IT MAKES ME FEEL ALL WARM INSIDE AND I LOVE THE INSPIRATION QUOTE AT THE TOP AND THE PIC WITH THE GRANDMA AND GRANDPA I LOOOOVE IT!

[joshua deathdealer]

This is so touching. Enduring and exquisite feel. I absolutely love this..well done.

[Chris]

Jules, its all heart! Lovely.

[patricia]

like a small rake through a zen garden...was gorgeous

You have really captured how it is here, enough to make the poem come alive and transport the reader into their own similar tender moments. This is so very gentle, dreamy and nostalgic. A lovely composition.

The pictures beginning with young love and ending with that gorgeous photo was a great idea.

A beautiful poem. Thankyou.

[jennifer little]

this is a wonderful pice of work great job

[Your Perfect Disaster]

I love this so much. It's so descriptive and full of love. It was so well written and put together I could just FEEL the love. Thanks for sharing

[aj Foxley]

you are so awesome. This is wonderful, and nearly makes up for us being apart.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the photos and the journey you took me with your words. Love grow with time and life together. Love will change many times. I like the flow of thoughts and description. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote