So I lie awake
and listen
until the rain stops.
The pain comes from within
spreads its wings and looks for a place to land.
So I lie awake
and listen
until there's nothing to listen to.

So I listen to silence
and find it fascinating.
The nothingness of the sound
the sound of nothingness.

The moment between you and me.

Catch your breath and hold still
while the world is on the palm of your hand
the waters under your feet.

I keep looking
for what I thought was the answer
destined for me to find.
Playing hide and seek
with what does not wish to be sought.

I keep finding
loose ends
stained glass pieces tossed in the grass
haphazardly.

I wander and you wander with me
up the hills and down the valleys
without making a sound.
Among restless trees
and even more restless minds.

So let me rest now
do not dare break the silence
but break me in half.
Do as you wish and wish what you do.

Me, I wonder about the color of the moon
and the unkind ravens perched upon the invisible branches
leaning on each other
never knowing.

Me, I'm a night owl
I hoot with the twilight stealing the day
but not tonight.
Tonight I speak the language of all.
So I lie
quietly.