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April 1, 2022September 15, 2022

Escapil 2022: When I Opened My Eyes

Half-closed eyes blink away the evening’s sleep

The day is half an hour off and our alarms are still silent

I roll over and gaze at you in the quiet of pre-dawn

Steadfast in your dreams I curl closer so I may hear them

 

Lazily your arm wraps around my waist, wanting

You press a kiss to my brow,

” Morning”

In the dark you eyes meet mine, calm and still half dreaming

A gentle kiss and quiet smile, the outside world does not exist

 

Opened eyes no closed again we treasure these precious minutes

My head rests against your steady breathing, arms around your middle

Blink and sleep calls again,

Safe

and warm

dreaming.

 

Prompt: When I Opened My Eyes

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