Sleeping ...

As I lay beside you,

Watching you fall asleep

I look at your face,

Taking in every feature

Planting it in my memories forever.

I gaze at your head

And wish I could look into your dreams..

Are you dreaming of a land full of music?

Where you can bang the drums as loud as you can

Or make as much noise with the keyboard as you can

Humming along to the many tunes you know?

Maybe you are dreaming of playing in the water

Splashing with glee for as long as you want? 

I always wish I could have a glimpse of your dreams

To give me some idea what goes on in your mind...

Sleep is not something that comes naturally to you

It's one of your issues as you wake often,

Toss and turn all night long

So every time you close your eyes 

I'm grateful for the rest your body desperately needs

(And relish those moments of peace! )

I will always watch over you while you sleep,

Making sure no harm comes to you..

Before I go to bed every night I creep into your room

Kiss your soft cheeks and whisper "I love you" ....