Sleeping Beautifully

In the dark shadows of the night, I lay on my back under the under my covers. I roll over and feel our naked bodies touch. My shoulder, his back. A shiver goes though my body. A jolt of closeness with a hint of passion. My heavy night time limbs reach for him. Then I fall back asleep feeling the darkness again.

Here comes the sun

Sitting in the car the stoplight, I lean my forehead against the visor shielding my eyes from the sun. On the tape deck the Beatles “Here Comes the Sun,” begins to play as if timing itself with my life. I feel the sun warming my nose, cheeks, and chin and take a deep breath. My body is tired and sore as if I just finished crying. But still, I feel refreshed and hopeful. The light changes …. and life moves forward.