Author's note: I haven't written a poem in a long time and it feels good to write again.
 

Curl up beside me
and rest
sleep the sleep of the undead
close your tired eyes
relax those weary limbs
turn off, tune out
Curl up beside me
let me hold you
until sleep overcomes
i can hear your heart beating
see the flutter of your eye lids
feel my arms wrap around you
nothing will harm you here
safe and protected blanketed in me
Curl up beside me
be sure that you wake
for fear me anxious
as i watch for your rising chest
which will not rise anymore
you are sleeping the sleep
of the newly gone whilst you
Curl up beside me

                                                                                       Written on 14/9/00

This poem is written about my girlfriend, or for her. I haven't quite decided. My girlfriend's name is Sandra and i love her with all my heart. I guess this is about a fear i have of one day waking up and finding Sandra not there beside me anymore.