The sun filters through the curtains

Softly caressing her face

She smiles

A sweet smile

Turns to me

Her beauty shines like that ray of light

As she emerges slowly

From sleep’s embrace

And comes

Into mine

Safe

Her hair smells of sleep

Of happy dreams and cigarettes

Of lives fully lived

Of love fully loved

Of her and me

Together

I rise

For a morning cup

Or joy

To share

With my princess