You lay so still--
serene among the cool white sheets
dark hair a veil upon your pillow
a man-child dreaming
as the pale sun rises.  

In the morning light
I stand guard
protector of your lovely soul
no hurt shall pass
the fortress of my love.  

I lie beside you
watching you dream
hand upon your heart;
even so, the love blazes bright.  

You awaken--
to love me as we greet the day
our love-light outshines the sun
man and woman lost,
but not to each other,
among the snowy clouds.