only minutes

only minutes since
eyes last touched beauty
the smile that makes the worries
of the day fly far and fast
only minutes now
until unconsciousness
side by side asleep
awake in our dreams
only minutes until the dog
snores a bit and the cat pulls at the door
wonder what they think
and if they don't
what are they looking at
and squawking about
only minutes until who knew
one year ago who knows
what another year will bring
only minutes most each one
appreciated as if
there are only minutes left
on the clock in between
breaths hear the movement
from another room
only minutes until
this quiet time shared
together in thought
nothing can compare
and the fan circulates
enough air only minutes
until morning seems
to arrive too fast...