habits of morning

Dark drapes around me

I extinguish the light

gathering to myself

essentials - a book, glasses

hugging them close.

I pad across the floor

quietly to feel my way

around the bed

to you.

with hand I find your head and face

I lean my body down

against your sleep warmed form

kissing you hello

and goodbye.

You murmur and snuffle.

With your arm you reach around 

hauling and holding me tight

against you

to rest and lie there.

For a brief moment I give in.

Aware of time marching into the day

I let you settle back

into sleep carrying with me

the weight of your arms

anchoring me against you.

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