The night creeps upon them
Its fingers slipping into their mouths
“Shh,” it traces over slack lips

The night kisses eyes bloodshot and heavy
Softly mouths them closed
“Sleep,” it drips between eyelashes

The night embraces paralyzed bodies
Massages away the dead weight
“Relax,” it flows through stiff limbs

The night settles upon their heads
Floats in through their ears
“Dream,” it releases into waiting minds