Thursday, May 26, 2022

Sleepless Fascinations


Darkness surrounds me and my feelings

early morning as it is before sunrise,

the tapestry of sleep eludes me this night

as I sit on the couch wondering why...

windows to the outside world are dark

and reflective save a street light that

shines through one of them like a cross...

a ceiling fan rotates silently around as

its base quivers around in smaller circles

passing a gentle breeze down below...

quietness rings in my ears and I realize

my hearing has diminished for there

is absolutely nothing that I hear...

my eyes are fuzzy and unclear as I

attempt to focus them on nearby objects

then those not so close as they dim...

cats sit around me for their early morning

treat but not this early I say to myself and

their compliance disturbs me more...

morning coffee heated in the microwave

awakens me with each sip as its flavor

and aroma fills my empty living room...

a burden upon my shoulder sits, its 

claws dug into me like an angry cat

and I worry about its outcomes...

moments move slowly in the dark

and the eyes take their time adjusting,

sleep sits on the couch's arm watching.



17 May 2022

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