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Bedtime Drinks

This poem is about two lovers who share an intimate moment before they go to sleep - having sex followed by him going downstairs for a cigarette and her asking him to bring her up a glass of water when he returns - symbolizing their connection and love for one another even after all these years together.

A photo of two people lying side-by-side in bed drinking glasses of water while looking lovingly at each other.

A photo of two people lying side-by-side in bed drinking glasses of water while looking lovingly at each other.

If I'm in bed and want a drink, I'll have sex with the husband, he'll go downstairs for a fag afterwards. I'll ask him to bring a glass of water up, And I can sip it while he's gone and out of sight. It's our way of getting close before we sleep, A special moment shared between us two so deep. We can laugh and talk until the early morn, Until we both drift off into peaceful slumber form. He'll come back with my drink in hand, Ready to give me all that I demand. The night is ours for taking pleasure in, As long as we don't forget to keep it within. We're contented just being together like this, Lying side by side with nothing but bliss. The water will cool us down from all the heat, Our lovemaking has left us feeling quite complete. No matter what comes our way each day or night, We know that when we lay down together everything will be alright. So if I'm in bed and want a drink, He'll go downstairs for a fag afterwards; But I know he won't forget my glass of water up!