Monday, January 19, 2015

before i sleep

how can i be afraid of dying
when i have my toes
my fingers touching one another
my undulating skin
i will not die alone but
with my neck stretched high
with my calves slung low

how can i be afraid of dying
when i have a nose that can smell
and a mind
i am hardly alone in my own body
working to make my chest pump
in and out
working to make my voice speak

how can i be afraid of dying
when i can close my eyes
and whisper myself sweet nothings
lull myself into darkness
gently

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