when you sleep

I watch
you every night.
You have no idea.
The blankets
cover you
so that you
are protected
and safe.
If you only
had an
idea
of how many
nights
I just watched
you.
Looking
at you in
peace.
I feel
love.
If I could
repay
you for
your love
and kindness
it would
be a long
thin rope
that would
go to the moon
and back.
I lay next
to you
exhausted
from life
and realize
that I am
so lucky
to have
you in my life.
In my bed.
In my heart.
When you sleep
I am
reminded
that you are
a gift.
You are
mine and
I am
yours.