Whisper

The sun flooded the room

with a warm glow that embraced

us closed into each other’s arms.

My cheek, pressed against your chest,

moved to the rhythm of your breath.

The beat of your heart

resembled the ticking of the clock,

counting down the minutes until we

are again apart.

Under this canopy of peace and contentment,

we are interlocked and intertwined

in an intoxicating bind.

Instantly in this untouchable moment,

it dawns on me – ‘I am home.’

I realise it’s my place to be held in your arms –

safe and loved.

I let out a gentle and lengthy sigh

My breath touched the air and tiptoed above us

like a whisper to the future –

please let this moment last.