If Poem by Bonnie Cote

if i could feel your breath against my neck
and you were sleeping by my side
lying there awake i'd pray over you
my hand softly touching the back of your neck
when morning came i'd kiss you
if you were on the pillow next to mine
smiling i would dress and make your breakfast
brewing coffee in my bare feet and nightgown
i'd bring it to you in bed or at the table
whatever you preferred would be my take
and as you went about your daily doings
i'd think about your lunch i was going to make
keeping all things clean around you
and doing what i could for you each day
i'd still find time for all the things that i love
and pray a prayer of thanks for that you stayed