Sleep, I welcome thee
Because in you there's peace
A semblance, yes, but still
A mind that races
Imagination unsecured
Mazes and labyrinths
Of joys and woes
Fear and courage
Of weariness and hope
And yet, even in sleep
Heart calls to heart
Reaching out through
Space and time
So come sleep, let time pass
And tomorrow I shall wake up
In his loving arms.Thoughts that creep up on you
Dreams that persist
Of silly squabbles and roaring laughter
Of football games and cheese
A simple supermarket trip
A slow walk down the road
Touch of a hand, skin warm and smooth
There's no greater pleasure
My mind could perceive
But everyday I awake
To an empty space
A reminder of time still left
Before we share a meal
Or have an evening in
Just such simple things
Time still left to burn
