To my husband – a very happy birthday to you. xo

Our Life, Our Love

The give and take, the day to day

Unspoken yet anticipated

You see me writing and rise

A kiss to the neck

A fresh cup of coffee

Off to work you go

Then it’s my turn

Kids to tend to

Household to care for

My work to squeeze in

But we end the day together

A meal, a family conversation

Nightfall arrives, and we are empty

Having poured ourselves out already

What is there to give to each other?

A kind word

A funny story

A gentle touch

But then, arms that were weak reach out

Lips tired of talking, long for a kiss

Bodies weary, feeling refreshed

One more gift to give

Embrace, passion

And at last, sweet rest