Eiderdown by Adelle Stripe

Nothing
beats
waking up
with you
on a
sunday morning
buried
underneath
pillows and blankets
my toes
touching
yours

I spend my
whole week
waiting and wishing
for that special
time with you
when pink light
illuminates your
unshaven face
sunken
in my armpit
whispering
“good morning – y’alright?”

I smile and
say yes
because I know
life just
doesn’t get better
than drinking
coffee
and watching
countryfile
with you.