It was an early time to sleep
But we’d worn out the mattress pad
From our rare weekend together
Making good use of time we had
And as my chest would rise and fall
You listened to my heartbeat crawl
We slept entangled still as one
Until the morning roosters call
You gazed at me through sleepy eyes
So lovely in the mornings light
And your kiss was just as sweet
As it had tasted all last night
And like a kitten in the sun
We stayed and stretched all to and fro
We were reluctant now to spoil
The warmth of the afterglow
Rose petals scattered on the bed
And on the nightstand were some more
And the candles had burned out
And lay in pools there on the floor
And the trail of scattered clothes
We’d worn last night at least awhile
And the dishes in the sink
Champagne bottles empty now
And the ice cubes that remained
And hadn’t melted yet somehow
And the incense in the air
Mixed with the flowers and the breeze
And the perfume that you wear
Brings out the animal in me
And the fire that we shared
Between our bodies hot to touch
Between these satin sheets we wear
I kissed the softness of your neck
And felt your body chill
And your lips pressed to my own
And gave me that familiar thrill
These days come far too seldom
And with the thought come the sighs
And hope I do that time will bless
Me with the finest of surprise
To find you here when I return
Wearing only bedroom eyes
©MM