night quiet - warm
he lies down beside me
wrapping me tight within his arms
he pulls our bodies flush
spooned
bodies bare
he whispers
I love you
warmed by the touch of his body
sweat flows like rain
like feelings of hot syrup
melting down the sides of
a stack of pancakes
delicious
turning my head to kiss him
whispering
I love you
I cocoon myself deep
within his frame
and with arms wrapped tight
I struggle to keep my eyes open
trying to savor every moment
finally surrendering
to the silence of the night
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