Darkened room you lie,
through the veil I watch you.

Breathing soft and harmonious,
I count each swing of your pendulum.

Warmth radiates from your soul,
blanketing my own cold body.

Scent and hair lay soft ‘pon thy pillow,
entrap my heart this eve.

You sleep whilst I weep,
knowing this moment will soon end.

Hours pass by as seconds,
dripping sand into our eyes.

‘Morrow’s morn you shall rise
and I shall be alone once more.

Sleep this night through my love,
for my gaze is fixed ‘pon you.