Disclaimer: Must I keep telling people I don't own POTO?! I think (hope) they already know…
A/N: A poem – in Christine's POV as she watches Erik sleep.
And I offer a very special thank you to all of my reviewers especially Phantom Aria who is almost always first to review my posts and is so very kind. Thank you…
I Often Watch You Sleeping…
Christine
I often watch you sleeping…
You're so different when you're awake…
Awake, you shy away from my glance,
You tense at the slightest sound.
Awake, you suffer so constantly.
You're so different when you're asleep…
I often watch you sleeping…
I remember you used to dream of terrible things…
You used cry before you wakened,
You would struggle with unseen demons.
Asleep, you suffered continuously.
I remember you used to dream of terrible things…
I often watch you sleeping…
You've changed – now you sleep so peacefully…
You can't shy from me,
You're no longer scared.
How beautiful you are in sleep
You've changed – now you sleep so peacefully…
I often watch you sleeping…
Sometimes I wondered if all I could do was hurt you –
I used to contemplate leaving for your sake.
But when I saw the effect my staying had on your dreams,
I knew that whatever we have to suffer…
It is all worth it to see you sleep so peacefully at night…
I often watch you sleeping…