Sleep

Sleep
Sleep in peace.
Forever and ever.
Sleep without dreams.
Sleep without fears.
Sleep until time is no longer a care.
Get numb.
Lose consciences.
Make sure there is no light.
Nor where I can watch the stars at night.

Sleep
Sleep in peace.
Forever and ever.
Sleep with no sense of feeling.
Feel no heat.
Feel no cold.

Sleep as Sleeping Beauty sleeps.
Sleep all alone.
Sleep untouched.
Sleep unknowing.

Sleep
Sleep in peace.
Forever and ever.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Williams Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Maryann this is very haunting, I like it...David
Becerra Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Deep. I love this poem, makes me think... Keep up the good work.
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