the morning light slowly pushes the shadows away

the remains of the night gently recede

yet we cling to the warmth that remains

entwined in our slumbers we hold firm

to another 5 minutes

hushed whispers and the rise and fall as we breath

hands holding firm to the sands of time

to slow down what will eventually be

till then we mould as one

for another 5 minutes

a new day must eventually begin

till then, we press in and on

entwined as one

delaying this moment

for just another 5 minutes … please

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