sacred pasture

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING


In the stillness of that night,
where silence speaks louder than my mind,
I see a glimpse of what I used to have.
And I see it there in your face, while you were sleeping.

Time ticks, yet I remained still.
glazing upon your shut eyes,
listening to your every breath
and smiling on that moment.

Then my eyes wandered down your hand,
and there's mine locked in your palm.
I feel a feeling of what I used to have.
A mere bliss, and its all there is.

I stayed awhile and let myself speak,
through my mind I uttered my words.
With you asleep and I, awake.
I've said everything while you were sleeping.

I moved closer to feel your warmth,
leaned my head upon your arms.
And slowly I closed my eyes,
and wished that there be more nights to watch you sleeping.