peaceful slumber

Startled awake from my peaceful slumber,

I bark at the door to see who is there.

Again, there is no one, much to my wonder.

I walk back in and lay down in my chair.

The day passes by with barely a movement.
Contentedly laying here dreaming sweet dreams.
Would getting up prove any improvement?
It's too comfortable here to try it, it seems.

What's that I smell? Someone fixing a meal?
I slide off the couch and follow my nose.
Alas, it's not for me. So, what's the big deal?
Off to find my blanket this time, that's just how it goes.

Snuggled under the covers as I lay in my bed.
The cat barrels in and disrupts my sleep.
I chase him away nothing needs to be said.
Back into bed to start counting some sheep.

I long to nestle myself in afghans, comforters, and throws.
Disappearing into their warmth and peaceful embrace.
Hiding from the commotion and fuss that continuously goes
All around me as I lay silently covering my face.

Occasionally I'll be spotted and lured from my nest.
I will get up to eat and to play now and then.
But nothing compares to what I like best
Warmly cuddled in my favorite blanket once again.