Sleeping
Breathing...
Quiet - Serene
With each breath drawn
Her chest moves slowly
My eyes trace up towards her face
On her cheek some stray hairs rest
Gently, I brush them away with my fingertips
They linger, feeling her soft skin
She stirs...
Her eyes open
I gaze into her deep, passionate eyes
Her lips turn to a smile
My finger traces a line down her face
Falling off at her chin
My hand finally rests between us
Her hand joins mine
They caress...
We cannot let go
My mouth opens...
Form my amorous words
"I love you," I whisper
Her hand squeezes gently
Her mouth slowly opens
I return the grasp
Her words begin...
"I love you too."
Drawing her hand to my lips
I kiss below her palm
Her eyes close again
Her hand still in mine
She drifts back to sleep
The stray hairs fall back in place