Sleeping with my Friend

I slept with my friend last night.
He insisted on wearing his belt and sword.
Funny that - given that he’s shy -

like me.

I usually find him hiding behind a tree at the bottom of our garden.
I have to wait. But when he’s ready -
he comes to play.

At the moment he likes to stand on his head.

I just lie in bed. Still
silent starlit night - watching
waiting -

for my friend Orion.

When I turn off the light
we’re together.
Alone -

In the dark

side-by-side -
heart-in-heart
hand-in-hand -

dreaming.