As the Clock Ticks

As the clock ticks
The stars tuck me in
Each second passes into oblivion 
The night welcomes me
Eyes stay open
Body grows weary
The final flickers of activity
Closing up shop inside

As the clock ticks
Shadows dance on the wall
The blankets clutch me
I feel every part of me
My soul lays down
Body grows weary
Closing up shop

As the clock ticks
Noises wish me goodnight
Questioning my resilience
Mind begins to fade
Body grows weary
Closing up

As the clock ticks
My pillow holds the world
Dreams overtake reality
Body grows weary
Closing

As the clock ticks
Body shuts down
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Rendon Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 9:38 PM
thank you..https://youtu.be/WAGJGdg8B10
Adams Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 7:53 AM
Nicely penned transitional poem, Alexander. I'm yawning as I type. : - )
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