Shared Sleep

The intimacy of shared sleep.

Telling him what's in her innermost heart of hearts,
then falling asleep in his arms,
or lying down exhausted after lovemaking, 
holding tight on to him,
as she's gradually drifting into sleep
his head buried in her hair,
her body all over his.

She can sense him watching over her falling asleep,
registering the exact moment when her limps loosen
and she's no longer awake,
enjoying the sensation of her relaxing into slumber,
right there in his arms,
before he falls asleep too.

Then, waking up refreshed and and smiling
or having him wake her up with those eager kisses of his,
all over her neck, all over her face.

Shared sleep.
The intimacy of real togetherness