A Typical Night

night pulls me
into endless despair
half- conscious
i slide between
nightmares and dreams
illusion and reality
hopelessly intermixed
until I am fully awakened
and the cool wetness
of my face and pillow
is my only relief
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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