KISSES IN MY SLEEP

I thought I was dreaming 
In the twilight between dust and dawn 
When your voice unlocked my consciousness 
Telling of your love with half-words

If only you knew, o my precious love 
You look so peaceful, o honey, my darling 
Words whispered low, 
As not to wake me out of sleep 

While the earth stirs and my mind floats 
Between paradise and the honey filled words 
That fell from your lips, caressing my ear

I smiled inwardly, my eyelids flickering 
Like a distant star, 
Sleep trying to conceal its response 
But my heart beats louder and louder 

Then you kissed me in my sleep 
As I turned into the arms of the morning 
Convinced of your unwavering love 

Wilford Barker.