Night Time

Night Time


I lay down to sleep

Knowing you will be awake

For hours still

Roaming an empty home

Filled with ghosts

My bed is empty

Save for me

But when I wake 

You will be here 

Close enough to touch

But I don’t

I am careful not to wake you

The night is short enough alone


Words: ©2021LCR

Image: CCO

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