She grieves for me
silently
cries for me inwardly
puts a smile on her face and
goes on.

I'm not gone,
I am
just resting my eyes.

Time
inches slowly along and yet
finished before me.

Where once I was strong is but
a distance of memory bringing
back to me
that she grieves for me.

Outwardly
it feels the same,
but I tire of the game and
am anxious to wake.

I sleep on
I am not gone
I'm just resting my eyes.