Serena Malcolm

I love you when the first light hits,
and I spy the white trails of sleepy spit,
When you yawn and your hot breath wafts my way,
When you sniff your pits and start your day,

I love you when your eye-crust shines,
As your red-veined peepers gaze into mine,
When you scratch your crotch and release some wind,
When your grisly jawline needs a trim,

I love every yucky morning feature,
Before you are man – still a gruffing creature –
I love you like the day we wed,
Except when you fail to make the bed.

Today’s NaPoWriMo prompt was to write an aubade (a morning love song), so this one is dedicated to my darling husband (who, by the way, really isn’t this bad! 😉 )