WHILE YOU SLEEP

I rolled out of bed
Early Sunday morning 
Leaving your still snuggled 
With you pillow tight in your arms 

Our night was exhausting and long
But they were no complaints 
As we swayed all night 
To our favorite love songs 

You looked so peaceful and satisfied 
Laying there 
With the nights love that we shared 

What a compliment
To the vase of colorful roses 
Was The strands of  your hair
Beautifully scattered on the pillow 
As the robin sings a melody 
On the windowpane 

I stumbled through the kitchen 
With a smile
Thinking how blessed I was 
To have you by my side 

As I prepared breakfast for two
Scrambled eggs, pancakes,
Bacon and strawberries 
I could not stop thinking 
How much I love you.

Wilford Barker.