what do you think about
laying in bed
under the covers
in the dark
lonely and scared
craving comfort

do your thoughts run wild
spin out of control
sink deeper
into the abyss

do you cry
overcome with shame
living in desolation
a child
alone
parent less

how do you fill the void
the emptiness
bitter cold
endless hurt

needing a respite
break
fix
of anything

wishing
praying
to be held
in Morpheus’
embrace