THE EXTRA HOUR IN THE NIGHT

Waking up and staring at the ceiling

staring at the huddled figure next to you

peacefully at sleep,

watching the dog curled up in its own snuggly way,

watching the stars through the slits of the shutters
that aren't entirely closed

But it's sad to fall asleep next to someone who's already asleep
one hour before you, every single time.

Copyright ©2008 Ashi Shadow 3/25/06
Must have been during Cy, with last 2 lines both not meant literally.
More about nostalgia.