Sleep

I grasp for sleep
holding my pillow tight
so tight my arms hurt
ache for someone to hold
to feel a sweet breath on my cheek



The night is here
with dread I turn out the light
knowing there is a desperate need to sleep
again the pillow I hold to my breast
no sweet slow breathing to hear



The day is gone
another night to fear
to chase slumber
holding the pillow very close
I doze

a single tear escapes and flows to my pillow