Awake
By Law Hamilton
Slumber, removed
from me.
As you roll me over,
Positioning me to a
balance
On top of you.
Your warm hand on my
face, sweeps hair and sleep away
“I've had my ugly
days… But I have also had days where I have been beautiful, too.”
Your reassuring kiss
placed on my forehead,
Needed much energy.
You were too drained
to move.
I slip off, resting
by your side.
Light from the
coming dawn
Sets your profile
apart from the darkness.
My hand caresses
your face, asking
“Are you awake"?
Law,
ReplyDeleteYour poem is filled with so much emotion and imagery. Very poignant and moving. I love it.
Law,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lauraine and I find it interesting that sometimes the less you say, the less you explain, the more emotion you evoke. ....
such beauty in so few words.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good one, Law. Poetry by definition (at least in my book). Brevity,
ReplyDeletetruth, and beauty. :D
Thank you so much for your kind words and support!
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