I like this room - it has you in it

Me sat here - you sat there

We settle down to watch the movie

Ten minutes in when I hear

The gentle sounds

I look around and there you sit

Head to one side, hands on your lap

Fast asleep - oblivious

I smile to myself - my expression softens

I try to be quiet - you need to sleep

The worries of the day gone for a time

I turn back to the movie - but not for long

I can't resist the urge to look at you

To study you as you sleep

I take in every line, every detail

I notice your hands - how soft they look

Yet strong as well

You stir and waken slightly then

Look at me through half closed eyes

I ask you if I should leave

You tell me no - to stay where I am

Then you close your eyes again

I turn back to watch the movie

Happy in the knowledge you trust me

Enough to comfortably fall asleep

Knowing I won't mind

Yes I like this room

I like the quietness of it - broken only

By the gentle sounds of you sleeping

A feeling of contentment settles within me

As my mind takes me to another place

Where you would sleep wrapped in my arms

The mind is a wonderful instrument

Taking us to places we may never go

Sleep well my beloved with your dreams

Let me dream too - just for a little while

Copyright Pat Brogan 2003