Sunrise

I always sneak away
quietly like a cat 
conscious to not disturb 
you there sleeping slithering 
like a snake belly 
down so as not 
to awaken you lumbering 
across cold floors like 
the last drunk in 
the bar to start 
the coffee when I 
hear you move and 
call knowing that you’re 
wondering and then knowing 
what is coming next 
your smile and kiss 
are sunrise to me