The Stuff of Dreams
I sleep
on the side
to keep the devil
inside
but I need to turn
on my back
to sleep
in my thoughts
i'll alternate
Hail Mary and the Lord's Prayer
block out all other
subliminal noise
if it wasn't so serious
i'd laugh
instead i'm crying.
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