enough to shake my body
and not wake me up. it
followed by a kiss. your
lips softly pressed against my
cheek, almost always my right
cheek. quietly welcoming your
presence i'd reply hi. i
turned myself facing you as
your right arm warmly
wrapped my body. i moved in,
closer to you with my fingers
running up your back. so
gently then your fingers combed
my hair. as i tilted my head up
your neck, you kissed my forehead.
i drew myself even closer, no
spaces. your soft voice then
sounded like a lullaby. in
the warmth of your embrace
i fell back asleep. sound asleep.
sometimes it begins with a kiss.
but it always ends with
nothingness. sweet nothingness.
