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

[Zachary_James]

I love this, so romantic LOVED it. Wonderful story that you told, great write .

[B.S. Scarpa]

Ms. Stanley, I love this poem. It brings a tear to my eye and a smile to my heart. :) It is a beautiful love story that Iam watching unfold!

[Revery]

Oh wow J, this is special and I won't forget this poem. This will linger with me all day and I'm sure it will pop up at random times there on out, remembering these words. I disagree with some that say you have to find potent topics to write poems about. I am big on the profound in the simple and this poem has capture all the life love and passion woven into these simple moments. Just profound. I plan on sharing this with me beloved. Thank you

[J.V. Stanley]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this poem. Its my belief that love grows in the simplest of moments. Its not the grandiose or the extreme, its of tenderness and simplicity. I treasure more just the look in my fiance's eyes, that glow of his smile more than anything that money could possibly buy. I love him, the whole of him, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life curled up in his arms. :)

[Revery]

I know the feeling.

[Divinity Sleeps in This]

This was a driftwood trance of the best of lions growing old together! I was very moved to read this.

It was like a trickle of the heart running down a gentle life.

[Muse]

the ending..ache...

Timeless beauty wrapped together in warmth and unconditional love. Very few will know this kind of love...many of us search for it in vain. You poem keeps the hope alive that growing old with that special someone is more than just a dream. Outstanding work my dear. I loved this!

[Lily Mae]

This is a phenomenal write.. wow..xo

[emmajoy]

Beautiful, start to finish, not merely the words but the way you've threaded them into what has to be a most beautiful love story told gently and genuinely.

So many wonderful lines, thoughts and feeling but, this, special, '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.'

Your writing's special, not just in the literary sense but in its heart.

[AtticusBlack]

Such a beautiful write!! Completely empathise with the yearning to cuddle, this poem makes it come across so beautifully, each word feels hand picked for softness and feeling.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Oh this is Gorgeous!!!
I love the romantic feel of this wonderful piece... You have captured a very tranquil moment of serenity...I can feel the lullaby that you have lured my mind into with this heartwarming write. Excellent work!!

[cartera]

Reflections on the quiet nature of love realised and what that love has brought: the invisible bond between two humans the sum of two hearts that needs describing by poets such as yourself so that the rest of us can 'see' with new eyes.
The finish with the older couple was a winning stroke.
Beutiful.
ATB
Alex.