no more voices outside
no more out-of-context screams coming from animated conversations I didn't ask to listen

the rain hits the windows and I wake up with a smile
sometimes it's the perfect background sound... and it keeps going and it weeps with me, whispering "It's OK..."
it never whimpers the same way, for it is more confident in its mission
i appreciate the embrace and embrasse it back, as it slips down my cheeks
beauty is where you find yourself feeling cuddled

3 types of chocolate at hand, a dark yellow ambient light and... peace