An Echo Everyday

I'd meet a sunrise with you

Without our clothes 

Just the sacred oaths we spoke

Until the noise of every morning

broke last night's spell

Spilt secrets I won't tell

Then it's on to bird song, slamming car doors 

The nakedness between us in favor of forgotten chores

They can wait, anyway

What can't are the things I won't allow myself to say

Or this overwhelming urge to stay put

To read you like a favorite book

I'll turn your pages with just a look

Into the soundtrack of engines turning over

Off to work they go

Footsteps follow loud goodbyes 

And children being chastised

To get on the bus

Still they make a fuss

As I surmise that there is love in this bed 

With you sleepyhead

I see you smiling

Could you be any more beguiling

A false promise sent by some skillful liar

Either way your clothes are in the dryer 

But I prefer you the other way

Dripping and joyous enough to drink

So pour me another round before I've had time to think