THIS SIDE OF SILENCE

This side of silence

where I hear my heartbeat

bump and balance

on the edge of sleep.

This side of silence

where my failing dreams

do awkward violence

to the dark.

This side of silence

I count the stars

that twinkle and dance

within my scattered thoughts.

I wish my chance

for one hour's sleep, before

I hear the violence

of the noises at dawn.

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