W A T C H   T H I S

Watch them thrice

This chest that breathes

This heart that beats

The blood that seethes.

Watch them twice

These eyes that stare

The hands that touch

This neck so bare.

Watch them once

These lips that grin

This skin so soft

These hearts that spin.

I watched you thrice

While you slept

And to your side

I slowly crept.

I watched you twice

Your eyes so warm

Your smile so bright

This sweet, loving storm.

I watched you once

Your fluid grace

Your careful steps

Your smiling face.

I watch you now

The wounds need tending

Eternal vigilance

Never ending.