This morning I got up extra early.
Peeling my face from my pillow,
My exhausted eyes did not want
To partake in the early day.
My ears did not want to listen
To the alarm sharply singing.
I sat up, pulling my blanket tighter
Around me. You were wrapped up
In yours. We were smart to sleep
With two separate blankets since
We liked to fight over one when
We shared.
I yawned and launched myself
Into the coldness of the room.
The light from the bathroom
Creaked in as my eyes adjusted.
I got ready for work
As you remained in bed,
Warm and comfortable. Undisturbed.
And I whispered that I loved you
As I left you to sleep,
Silently closing the bedroom door
Behind me.