Precious moments to reconnect

Man and Wife.

We lay together beneath the willow tree
Relaxed, peaceful, happy just to be.
We listen to the shrieks of windsurfers
Laughing, learning, joyous to be free.

The sun attempts to penetrate
the leafy branches of the willow
Shadows play upon your face,
Your chest a restful pillow.

We close our eyes; the gentle breeze
embraces us, encircles us, connects us
In one magic moment, all is forgiven,
Total acceptance, love, no need to fuss.

I feel the gentle rise and fall of your chest
And slow my heart beat to keep in time
Smile when you softly snore, dream on
and on; with tranquil, unfettered mind.

All too soon, we must awake, return
To the chaos, noise, reality of family life
But just for now, our souls remember,
Why long ago, we became, man and wife.