I look at you as you lie asleep in my arms, I

Notice every hair, every noise, every breath you

Take. And I wonder restlessly what I must have

Done in my previous life to deserve this prince, this

Wonderful, beautiful boy. For I am certain that I

have done nothing in this.

Everything before you was devoid of colour, a

Seperate existence that I can barely remember.

Are you on loan to me? I wonder. Will you always

Be here, or will the Gods take you away as

Punishment for past sins?

You stir and smile. My worries vanish.

I will enjoy you for the Now while we are both here.