I wish I was as still as you
steady, peaceful, effortless
maybe I spend too much time running
or my cradle was rocked too hard
maybe nightmares keep me waking
or the dread of tomorrow’s alarm
yet I’m grateful for your simple slumber
soothing, calm, dependable
undeterred and undisturbed
by my fidgeting and sighing
letting me work through my aftershocks
more tranquil each night
waiting to breathe together again
patient, restful, warm