To Charlie With Love, 

Under veil of night, where you sleep in peace,   
No wretched movement, no loss of grace,   
Do you still step out in that purposeful stride?   
Do you still stand tall and walk with pride?   

Deep in the night, while your strong hands are still,   
No dancing, no weaving, nor conflict of will,   
Do you still create surprises for your children's delight?   
Do you still reach to touch me, caresses so light?   

Shielded by night, where no troubles dare,   
No confused thoughts, no anger, no fear,   
Do you plot out your projects, your future still bright?   
Are your dreams and your goals still within sight?  
 
In the peace of the night, your strained words a hush,   
No maddening pressure, frustration, or rush,   
Do you still laugh with friends, sharing all of your joys?   
Do you speak words of love to your wife, and your boys?   

Sheltered within the quiet comfort of night,   
With respite from realities that come with the light,   
Are you free from the anger, the grief, and the tears?   
Do you lead the victory over all of our fears?   

Here in the night, while I watch you sleep,   
Visions and memories, and our love to keep,   
We dance with the wind, and walk side by side.   
We're steady together - we ride out the tide.   

Here in the night, where dreams reside,   
My dreams meet yours, our Love does abide.   
Here in my heart, you will always be ~   
For the Husband and Friend you have been to me.   

glh 8/2000   
  
  
  
  
  
  

Slaying The Dragon Poetry