By Briana Kassia
Date: 2008 Dec 26
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wee hours

my feet were cold when I woke up
the warm blanket of snow
whisked off the roof by the wind in the night
and even the air is too cold to breathe

I shiver and stir, and struggle with the covers
moan and sigh
till you grunt, lift your arm
and create for me again
that cocoon of warmth

you even hook your ankle around my cold feet
and snuggle them between your own
long and warm and dry
safe again
no dream roads to walk, to wander,
no chill wind to rattle through me
just this bed, the down comforter
the smooth, soothing sheets,

just you

and the shelter you offer,
the peace of belonging you bring
safety and the sanctity of sleep
in your arms