By Misti
Date: 2005 Jun 21
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Before Falling Asleep

tonight before falling asleep
you defended your masculinity
like it was ever in question
I'm A Grown Person
Even The Biggest Fiercest Bears Like To Cuddle
you protested
this was after you said
In A Ga Ga Goo Goo
making me laugh

earlier you told me that you prayed to Berchta
for me
before we met
I whispered prayers of my own
I prayed to the stars
I cried drunk to Otis Redding by candlelight
feeling each year of my life
had been a waste

we have a lifetime left
many more nights ahead
of you snoring
as the fan whirrs
me awake
a restless sentry
a questionable angel
wanting to protect and preserve
our happiness.