Late Night Companion

Via @emberwolves

I can feel your heart beating
as I run my fingers
over your soft fur.
My breathing in sync
with yours, inhaling your scent
at every inhalation to
calm my frazzled nerves.
As serenity finally washes
over me, we doze off together.

© Sarah Doughty

For the Word-High July Prompts
of Filipino words,
hosted by Rosema and Maria.

Kaulayaw (n.) pleasant and intimate companion