***i Thought You Were Sleeping Poem by Sylvi Sylva

I thought you were sleeping
When I brought you roses in the dark, duty free!
I remember you breathing softly in your sleep, turning
Before I got a drink, texting, those nights - just creeping
I could have sworn you were turning for me
…I was sure you were sleeping

When I got in and left a kiss on your sleepy lips, with glee!
I remember you turning slightly in your sleep, smiling
Before I turned to the phone and spoke quietly, laughing
I could have sworn you were smiling at me
And … I was sure you were sleeping


I thought you were sleeping
When I turned to you and you were cold, shivered, ashen!
I remember you smiled in slumber, softly, gracefully
Before I realised you’d gently walked out of the door, carefully
I could have regretfully sworn you’d left the window open
Baby… I didn’t know you weren’t sleeping

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