The corners of my mouth<\/p>\n
lift slightly, long before<\/p>\n
my eyes sense<\/p>\n
the dance of daybreak.<\/p>\n
Sweet voices<\/p>\n
on my windowsill.<\/p>\n
Younger ones<\/p>\n
reply, eagerly awaiting<\/p>\n
something squirmy<\/p>\n
Ground beans releasing<\/p>\n
their nutty aroma<\/p>\n
Hiss and gurgle<\/p>\n
into the pot beneath<\/p>\n
Bacon spitting at<\/p>\n
potatoes crisping<\/p>\n
in a neighboring pan<\/p>\n
Long, peaceful stretches,<\/p>\n
no angry muscles<\/p>\n
Puppy-love licks as<\/p>\n
my feet hit the floor<\/p>\n
Sweet embrace as I meet<\/p>\n
my love at the<\/p>\n
boudoir door.<\/p>\n
Overnight hunger<\/p>\n
banished,\u00a0we clink<\/p>\n
hot creamy mugs<\/p>\n
Toasting a day<\/p>\n
of celebrating<\/p>\n
His eyes<\/p>\n
wordlessly, not silently,<\/p>\n
tell me he’d do it again,<\/p>\n
remembers every detail<\/p>\n
Quick, pack the basket<\/p>\n
with warm, fudgy brownies,<\/p>\n
Colby cubes, grapes, and<\/p>\n
strawberries in cream<\/p>\n
Water or wine,<\/p>\n
whichever you please<\/p>\n
– just hurry<\/p>\n
We can’t waste<\/p>\n
moments like these<\/p>\n
A blanket beneath<\/p>\n
watching ships on the sea<\/p>\n
Sun fading in crimson<\/p>\n
over the bay<\/p>\n
Snuggling close<\/p>\n
ends a perfect day.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
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