• can’t sleep

    I lie in my bed.
    awake.

    I turn onto my side.
    awake.

    I bury my face in the pillow.
    awake.

    It's uncomfortable in the room.
    I throw the covers off.

    It's too bright.
    Off go the lights.

    And yet, here I lay.
    awake.

    That small silent light emanates from my computer.
    breathing.

    But I can't seem to
    sleep.

    I'm a fabric trying to fall into
    dreamland

    but, I've snagged on something.
    Emptiness.

    I long to be filled.
    By the silent murmur
    Of the rain
    or the ocean
    your silent breathing
    you gentle, loving touch

    No sleep for me.
    I shall listen to the cicadas and the crickets
    Buzz their song,
    Until the dawn
    When the birds sing theirs.
    And when I have you.
    I can sleep.

    Goodnight.