A gentle serene face
softly sleeping
curled up like a baby
utterly harmless
no danger to me
and while you were awake
and near me
I feared you so
yet now how tenderly
I wish I could hold you
and snuggle in there close
lay my head upon your chest
and rest
imperceptibly
fading into you.
– matt at shadow of iris



Love this one Matt, just gorgeous.
Thank you, Susie, I am very happy that you liked it!
Simply beautiful. I’m very glad to see you writing so prolifically lately:)
Thank you Jim and artisus!