Five Minute Friday – Safe

Writing for five unedited minutes on the prompt, Safe.  A love poem for my husband.

At the end of this busy day

when the world has pressed far too close

I settle into your embrace.

I lay to my left side, heart beating slower

and place my head on your chest.

Your right arm encircles me

and security wraps me.

As your breathing settles into peace

and my face rises and falls with your breath

I thank God for all these parts of you:

your soft snores

your strong forearms

your calloused, hardworking hands

your hairy chest, soft like a nest inside

your grizzled, unshaven neck

your broad shoulders

your manly strength.

God gave you to me

seventeen years ago

and I confess

I have not always treasured

your uniqueness.

But even in those rough days

now in our past

I always found safety

in your strong, solid embrace

when words failed us

and darkness settled in.

Your arms wrapped round

reminded me of a perfect father’s strong hold

on me, no matter what

storms came through.

You are the hiding place

God gave me.

I depend on your strength

your ability to provide

and your solid security.

How is your husband a safe place for you?  I would love to hear your suggestions in the comments below!

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Safe: a love poem

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