Saturday, October 22, 2022

the ribbons in her hair

she's a good sleeper.
look at her
lying there, blending into
the white
sheets,
the snow drift of linen.
her hands folded
as if in prayer,
her freckles still,
her breathing, soft
and gentle.
i'll let her sleep a little
while longer,
while i ponder
the ribbons in her hair.

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