Sleeping Beauty

I picked her up late last night
And took her home with me
Shoulda seen us, quite the sight
My little bride and me.

She got cold in the car
And slept for most the way
The drive was far
When we arrived, I asked her if she’d stay.

She did not speak,
But silently nodded in reply.
I picked her up cause she looked weak,
And carried her inside.

I laid her down upon the couch
And fetched some candle light.
She looked so frail, could only slouch.
Her skin was ashen white.

I told my love that she look’d
Like she could use a bite to eat.
So I went, prepared to cook
For her a special treat.

I sure am glad it’s thoughts that count
Cause she couldn’t keep it down.
We tried and tried in great amount
But the meal ended on her gown.

I took her out of her dress
And helped her in the tub.
She decided she would rest
And wanted me to scrub.

I turned around
And let her go, getting the shampoo.
She slipped under, nearly drowned
I thought my love was through.

I pulled her out
Of the bath, saved her just in time
She didn’t cry, didn’t shout
So I knew that she’d be fine.

You never know just what you’ve got
Until it’s almost done
I learned that night I had a lot
I knew she was the one.

I held her tight, and then I said
I think it’s time for bed
She agreed, but did not speak, she only nods her head.

We laid as one upon the bed
On which I write right now.
On that night I be wed
And consummate our vows.

When it was done, we’d both laid still
And I’d asked if she’d had fun.
She did not speak, but I trust one day she will
Because I know that she’s the one.

She looked ill and very taxed
Was quiet as a bone.
So I said to her, my dear relax
I’m gonna bring you home.

The drive was long
And once again she slept for most the way.
I never felt like I belong
So much as I did that day.

When we arrived I kissed her brow and carried her to sleep
And tucked her in, within her bed, that’s buried six feet deep.