sleep
my love

as the texture of morning
in darkest winter
grates upon the spirit
i shall paint you

with hands of steel
and that delicious smile
the music swells
to my opening palette

wood shavings fall
like rose petals
cast in sand

form and space
defining function
defying fate

invisible colors
refuse to compromise
dripping with promise
and give me pause

once again
my love
awake

Peace/Love

m(~_~)m