sleep

i felt like i could sleep

for a day, maybe less

maybe more

dazing in and out of consciousness

while thoughts of you spun round

i felt like i could sleep

but it avoided me like the plague

it was as if i could hear your presence

feel your breath on my neck

touch your skin

but i open my eyes

and i'm alone

the fan spinning above me

cool air being my only companion tonight

and so i close my eyes

for in my dreams you're home

in my dreams we don't have to part

and everything is perfect

but i can't sleep

i'm no rip van winkle