Fall asleep in Alaska
Interlocked with grey.
Blackout curtains I pinned up
To drive away the day.
The only time I know I'm safe
Is when you're next to me:
My mind is finally quiet
And I don't want a drink.

Blue light glowing from the screen
And your hand on my thighs,
I let my ears do all the work:
You made me close my eyes.
As long as you're inside my home
You're sober and you're mine.
You can't be tempted to go out,
At least not for some time.

Heat from the oven turned up
And radiating arms
Reminding us that we're enough
And shielding us from harm.
Without you, I am spiraling
And losing sense of self,
Always thinking of your love
And praying for your health.

The world always feels so small
If you're somewhere in town.
I hope that you knock on my door
And we can settle down.
You know I always check to see
If you forgot to call
But you are drowning just like me
We're human, after all.

If you want to feel safe again
When you're falling apart,
Remember that where we left off
Is where we will restart.
I'll help you not to shake and cry
When you just need to sleep
And I'll be here to hold you close
When we're both sinking deep.