One of the best things about sleeping with someone, apart from falling asleep with them, is the intimacy of waking up with them. I love the initial stirring, the feeling that it is just you and that they are a part of what you have and what you are. The way that you drift in and out of sleep for a little longer, sort of playing with wakefulness and sharing it between you in those less lucid moments, only just aware of the other.
I love the feeling that time is yours to do with as you wish. To wake, to watch, to touch, to move or to stay still. The opportunities in a house still asleep. The thoughts for the day which slowly land upon you as life takes its hold. And those moments of spontaneity when you are the ruler of your world and can do anything, manage time as you choose, even just for a second. And so you choose him, always: to watch, or to touch, but to engage and let what will be, be.
After waking and choosing the course, one becomes two. As it is. Those times are precious for us too. Our time. There are the things we must do of course, but we also are masters of our own destiny and can choose not to be ruled by the must be’s of the day. And so the togetherness is positioned unconsciously in the centre and our day begins. Today was a choice. My choice. A picture. Stepping quickly and quietly to the mirror to capture the moment. I don’t have long. A click, then another, then two more and things are set in motion, slowly uncurling as our day begins.
This is a truly beautiful post. Your words illustrate us and our mornings perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing this intimate time with all of us.
Thank you. I am glad that it resonated with you ?
Youre so romantic lol. i love those moments- they are rare for me as i sleep like the dead and Lars usually wakes before me. i love curling into Him when i wake, admiring His glittery blond stubble and forcing myself not to pepper Him with kisses so He can sleep a little longer. Makes me feel cozy. Thanks for writing. ?
Thank you winnie. That is a beautiful image you have created too ❤️
Great image for the prompt, and your words add greatly to it.
Thank you. I have more practice with words than with pictures so it helps that I get to use them too ?
This is absolutely magical! Wonderful photo!
Awww thank you ?
You captured it so beautifully. I love those moments, especially sleepy morning snuggles! ?
Yes me too ?
An intimate moment shared. Thanks!
I love this image delightfully captured and the black and white filter just adds to the finished image beauty.
Thank you. The black and white seemed to work better than the colour ?
Lovely, loving words.
Deliciously hot photo!
Thank you so much – on both counts ?
Such a great image. At first I only saw you (which was very nice indeed), then I saw you had company and read your writing at it was even better. Myself and Bakji only have sleepovers once or twice a week, so sleeping and waking together is so precious, and I absolutely identified with how you described it x
Thank you Floss. I think when you are together all the time that you can take it for granted so I can understand how much you value those two nights ?
First, I just love what you wrote. It’s so lovely. It warmed me. I liked how the vignetting of the image made it seem more intimate.
Thank you Eugene. I am enjoying editing pictures ?
Oh yes, I bet. Editing is essential in bringing out your vision for the image.
And getting rid of all the mess in your bedroom lol
Yes to all of that. I don’t often get to wake up next to anyone, but enjoy it when I do.
You look lovely in your photo my dear! Stunning as always.
Aww thank you. ?
You are right about the intimacy of those moments. There is also something very special about watching your Dom sleep. In those moments he is almost vulnerable and there is something about that which I find very erotic
Mollyx
Yes me too. It’s weird the times that can happen.
Wonderful . . . and I love the way you’ve captured him in the background!
Xxx – K
Thank you. Sleeping beauty lol
Beautifully intimate shot, the depth of field and strong border shadow perfectly illumination you both, I love those quiet morning moments too, wonderful xx
Thank you. ?
Beautiful post – words and image!
Rebel xox
Thank you Rebel ?
Love this photo and great sentiment too 😉 x
Thank you May ?
Beautiful writing and a beautiful image x
Thank you ?
I only saw you at first till I read the words attached. Super cute post <3 x
Thanks ❤️
I would love mornings like that but different alarms aren’t mean for cosy times 🙁
Yes I don’t like the days with all the nasty alarms spoiling our fun either