Before

Before the next sun comes up on the east
Before the next moon comes down in the mist of dawn
Before you finish serenading the word good night
Before you end your tonight’s prayer
Before you pull up the blanket that separates you from the world
Before you take the last look at the ceiling
Before you close your eyes to sleep
Before you step into the world of dreams
Before you breathe the next breath
Before your heart beat the next beat
I already am thinking of you in that very special way
Always

27 Nov 96