Poetry by Tim Windisch

Sleeper

Sleeper Some women are full of pep, with a knowing look in every step They could run a marathon, queens of fitness a real paragon None I found fit the way I roll, trying to keep up inflicted quite a toll I was made for a slower speed, not trying to be a stallion I’m an older steed No longer aiming for the sky, content to watch the stars go by If you’re looking for something deeper, I’m your guy, baby I’m a sleeper May not run with the in-crowd, but I’ll do my level best to make you proud Worth a fortune but available for much cheaper, I’m your guy, baby I’m a sleeper So many years passed with me longing to be, that cool guy, something better to see Found that by creating that illusion, it just led to increasingly more confusion Not about strutting with something to behold, ‘bout having a lover to share life as we get old Share the bad times, laugh about the good ones, snuggle up under a blanket watching reruns No longer aiming for the sky, content to watch the stars go by If you’re looking for something deeper, I’m your guy, baby I’m a sleeper May not run with the in-crowd, but I’ll do my level best to make you proud Worth a fortune but available for much cheaper, I’m your guy, baby I’m a sleeper I’ll sleep with you till my days are done, hold you all night, kiss you under the sun Walk by your side through what lies in store, give you every bit of my love and then a little more I’ll sleep by your side anywhere we go, the feeling of spooning with you is the greatest one I know Waking to your smile starts the day off right, paradise on earth enriched sleeping beside you every night No longer aiming for the sky, content to watch the stars go by If you’re looking for something deeper, I’m your guy, baby I’m a sleeper May not run with the in-crowd, but I’ll do my level best to make you proud Worth a fortune but available for much cheaper, I’m your guy, baby I’m a sleeper Yeah mama I’m your sleeper Tim Windisch 08/29/2023