Haunted People Never Sleep

You slept with your eyes open. I’d glance over in the haze of midnight hoping to catch you watching me like I watched you. I was willing to peel back the shadows, tear down the thin façade to let you see my battle scars, or even simply just kiss away your chaos. Instead when I looked over, I saw those white slits, as if a ghost resided there and I would fade back into haunted dreams.