Little One Stirring

I hear you in there
Oh little one
Stirring beneath
Your blankets

My heart
Sends my feet
Padding softly
Into the darkness
Of your room

Leaning over
I nuzzle
Your warm cheek
With my lips
Leaving baby kisses there

Run my fingers
Gently
Over your head
Enjoying the feel
Of your soft hair

Rub your cheek
Then withdraw

Love flows outward
Breathe it back in
You still slumber

I shall not be
The one to wake you
Though longing
Begs me to

Reluctantly
I sneak out in stealth
Anticipating
Our morning reunion

©2014 Jill Baker