wake to puppy snuggled warm against my chest,
breathing softly in the morning light,
short bed,
long sleep,
nice awakenings.
he lays slender, shirtless, sleeping
to my left.
every time we touch my skin buzzes.
spent so many sober nites here so far,
unlike any summer.
unlike any point of time in this town.
camping on the beach always,
listening to street song and racket.
drinking coffee instead of beer.
i came here with intentions of staying mere week,
thru the middle it came to my attention
i needed more.
coming to the eve of my stay,
finding solace in the time spent.
would wake to small kitten soft fur by my face,
purring in her slumber.
would wake to head hangs and drowzy dreams,
late afternoon.
now,
his hand grazes my hand,
and i can get up before the noon begins.