gently you come to me

in the quiet of the dark

reaching out for me

you settle by my side

you snuggle and

i feel the warmth of your body

i smell your scent of lavender

i stroke the softness of your silken hair

let me take you in my arms

let me caress you

let me whisper tender nothings

to the gentleness of your touch

your ever so loving ways

no matter how brief the moment

it’s always a delight

when you come to me purring

in the middle of the night