You dozed next to me
So soft, sweet, serene.
I breathed in your childlike fragrance
Smiling at the thought.
You slept next to me
Along my side, through the night.
I want to hold you so tight, Emily
Instead I just smile.
10/15/2002
Author's Note: Emily is 5 at this writing!
Posted on 02/06/2007Copyright © 2024 Joe Cramer
the current age of my own snuggle-bug! how well i know this feeling...great write.