you curled on your side
and closed your eyes
to drift away

while

I slipped out of bed
saw the last story you loved
sipped my first mug of coffee
knowing your cup might still be warm
began again to work these lines

may this whisper slip into your dreams
and give you peace and a smile

a bit of fire
if you are so inclined

i like how I can feel you heart beat
when I let my mind go quiet

here
in the corner of the universe
we share