Sleep

It's one thirty in the morning and I hear you cry out

I'm pretty much a zombie, half dazed rubbing the little bit of sleep I got from my eyes

Running on auto pilot, I throw on some clothes and head to your door

You should be sleeping I whisper - hush its ok

I Pick you up and stroke your hair

Rocking you gently as you melt into my chest

Exhausted and trembling from the lack of sleep I hold you close

Swaying gently I whisper a song

I feel the warmth of your little body against mine

Security in an embrace, that's all you wanted

Your eyes flutter fighting sleep

It's a battle you will surely loose

Your body betrays you and a small yawn escapes your lips

Startled wide eyes pop open to see if I am still there

I stroke your cheek and your muscles relax

Your safe baby, I'm here

It's night-night time

Your eyes close as you drift into sweet slumber

Gently I lay you down and tuck you in

Placing a kiss on your forehead

I slowly creep to the door, praying it won't squeak

Slipping out into the darkness a warm feeling comes over me and I sigh with relief

Thankful your cries didn't wake your twin

As I crawl into my own bed I hope for the same sweet slumber

If only until you need me again