the rain gently falls

you are lost in an afternoon nap

upon the balcony

fell into slumber holding my hand

the aroma of petrichor penetrates our existence

rain renews the Earth with the sweetest sweat
it is labor not lost to love

watching you slumber brings me peace

your eyes are in a covered REM sleep

where you are in those vivid dreams

matters little to me

where you are is in my vision

that is all that matters to me

as the rain gently falls

love has found its' labor
you are lost in an afternoon nap

12/30/18