‘A Sonnet for My One True Love’ and Other Poetry by Aaron Nydegger

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A Sonnet for My One True Love

Forever let the night go on and on,
My body to your softness gently pressed,
Nor let the touch of shameful, blushing dawn,
Wake me, part us, and end a lover’s rest.

How I adore your smooth and silky form,
And how we spend the long, dark nights together,
I adore how every night you keep me warm,
Through all the cold, cold nights and stormy weather.

The alarm sounds with its shrill, obnoxious cry,
I resent it as all nighttime lovers do,
And in unwelcome morning light I spy,
Dogs resting at your foot; they love you too.

Of all God’s grand designs it may be said,
Beloved is pillow, blanket, mattress, bed.

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Timing Is Everything

“Oh my! Look there, a giant snake!”
Tobias said to his pal, Joe.
Tragically just a bit too late,
Albeit true and apropos.

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Aaron Nydegger practices medicine full time and poetry part time in Layton, Utah. His poetry has appeared in venues such as The Asses of Parnassus, The Road Not Taken, The Orchards, and Lighten Up Online.