It’s raining 
in the still dark night
as it had
during the soft grey day.
There’s a continuous hush…
as the rain settles on the earth
and she lies close to me.
*
The sweet burden of her head
rests in my arm.
Her cheek
and long bright hair
contrasting softness on my bare skin.
My sweet child’s hand on my chest
soft, sensitive and fragile.
What warmth it gives.
It warms me to the core.
*
I squeeze her slightly.
She stirs
moving closer.
Her breath warms my soul
and my soul sheds a tear
of a single pearl
from my eye
for love.
And in the black night
many tears fall from heaven.
