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Apr 20
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Drift

Early Afternoon

I.
You stole all of the blankets.
I'm not mad,
just a little cold.
But you look too cute to steal them back.
I'll wait,
it's okay.

II.
I fell back asleep.
You woke me up with a gentle kiss on my nose.
Of course I smiled and laughed,
how could I not?

III.
"You're beautiful."
you whisper.
I can't help but smile
and curl closer to your chest.

IV.
Your pajama bottoms are soft.
I don't want to get out of bed.
You go to climb out,
but I pull you back
and ask to stay a little longer.
You tucked us both in.

V.
It's warm and fuzzy,
and everything feels
like it's bathed in sunshine,
and I can't help
but press a smile
to your cheek
and close my eyes.
This feels right.
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Posted: 04.20.19
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  1. ShanRippWriting
    Apr 23, 2019

    I love this poem so much. It's so light and happy. I smiled the whole time reading it.

    Shannon Ripp

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  1. Drift
    Apr 28, 2019

    Aw, I'm so glad it made you smile!

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  1. Yellow Sweater
    Oct 12, 2020

    this is so sweet. It's just absolutely lovely. the poem itself feels like sunlight.

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