Sleeping on my shoulder


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R Saunders

Jan 28, 2021, 8:32 PM (22 hours ago)
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I think you “sleeping” on my shoulder is one of my favorite moments with you so far. Your whole body relaxed, your breathing audibly slowed, and in the silence between the sparse conversation, there was a peace and calm that was palpable. I loved it so much, Dao. There was a feeling of you letting go in order to find some small bit of restoration........ maybe born of exhaustion, but inherent in the act was trust. I think this is why I want to wake up next to you. And maybe what I really want is to lay awake next to you while you sleep and hold you. And then fall asleep next to you. Because I love the level of vulnerability and feeling of trust that are possible with you. I love the slowness and peace in watching you rest. 

I love you, Dao. (You are so easy and fun to love.) I love the time we get to spend together. So much. It’s truly magical to me - the absolute improbability of all that has had to happen in each of our lives to create THAT moment, where you laid your head down on my shoulder. It’s crazy!! That thought right there makes me full in spirit. I am so so grateful that we get to know each other in this life.

Wishing you an extra cold night for good sleep.

xxoo

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