Dishes for lovers

You are lying next to me, the room is dark. My skin feels the warmth of yours. You have fallen asleep, your breathing is calm and steady. I think of you… My right hand gently strokes your skin with my fingertips,

over your back, over your arm, along your thigh. A soft kiss on your shoulder, my hand rests on the skin of your thigh.

The room is silent… Seconds later, your right arm lifts, your little finger moves away from your hand and gently touches my skin, stroking over my hand.

You are here… We close our eyes and fall asleep together.

Your closeness has touched me so deeply that a tear rolls down my cheek.

Sleep well, thank you for existing.