"Sleep"

I want to go to sleep
And not be disturbed again
Except for the gentle movement
Of the woman in my arms
To feel her lips brush my forehead
Or maybe to have my mouth rub her hair

Sleep and relax
Allow my mind to wander
Let my thoughts go where they may
Discover the true ideas in my heart
Are things really what I believe them to be

What does it matter
Why should I care
When I lift my head from my pillow
At the start of a new day
Everything will be different
The peace will be too brief

Then I'll be looking for sleep and rest
I'll be wanting a gentle caress
Hoping to flee from the stress of life
Dreaming of simplicity
Escaping my fear
Forgetting that a new day is near

-ET 1995

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