she breathes

i awake calmly
i hear breathing
i hold my own
i listen to it closely
i don't look at her
she lies behind me
i close my eyes
i listen to her breathe
with each inhale
i take her in
with each exhale
she gives me life

inhale
she is beautiful
exhale
she inspires
inhale
she is incredible
exhale
she cares for me
inhale
i love her
exhale
she loves me

i drift off again
but still listen
the memories
they play back
she was there
she is here
she is in my mind
she is in my heart
she is in my soul
she breathes
i breathe
as one we breathe