Chapter 6

While You Were Sleeping by Tara Simms

While you were sleeping,

I sat by your bed.

I watched you

as you smiled through your dreams.

I traced your perfect shell ear,

Touched every curl

On your little head.

I tried to sleep

But the sound of your breathing

Drew me back to your room.

I couldn't resist

The magic which tugged

At my heartstrings

And brought me to your side.

I settled on the floor

Once again.

Back against the wall,

Holding your tiny hand in mine.

While you were sleeping

I fell in love with you all over again.