The Morning

When you woke, I woke.
It was as if I knew you had come alive again,
    and my body responded with no thought.
You were careful in stretching,
trying not to disturb me, but I woke and stretched with you.
You invited me close and pulled me into your arms,
caressed my head and smoothed my hair.
Made sure everything was ok.
We lay in bed holding each other,
I caressed your face,
and your hand roamed my back.
Skin on skin,
enjoying the comfort and calm.

    I only wish we could have stayed like that forever.