He Lies next to me His breathing blending with swaying of the trees A comely fragrance of forever wafting around him like a costly oriental perfume Next to me in our bed His black hair Growing from underneath the sheets Contentment fills my heart & is pumped through my veins Like a rogue spark Catching dry brush creating a wild fire Of gratitude Consuming me and feasting on my every discontent Thankfulness takes its throne in my heart Long live the king