It is 9:59PM
The drumming in the darkness
is only the rain,
there are no stars in the sky tonight;
just nosediving planes
in a hurry to meet their fate.

It is 10:04PM
The aching behind my eyes
comes from squinting at a screen;
This heart full of holes
comes from daring to dream
when dreams are out of reach.

It is 10:24PM;
Twenty-five minutes ago
The existential crisis engine roared into life
And I danced to its industrial tune.
The streetlamps all flickered
As if flirting with the half-moon.

It is 10:33PM;
And I drag myself outside
to feel the rain on my face
but the rain has stopped
and so has the aching behind my eyes
And my heart is whole.

And all is silent.