Press the button
and
silence the noise that woke you
and
draw a breath
and
think on things soon forgotten
and
wait to hear the door close
and
know that you're alone
and
reach under your pillow
and
retrieve what disturbed your sleep
and
what will soon end your nightmare
and
say a silent prayer
and
hope that God is there
and
that he will forgive this
and
draw a breath
and
silence the noise in your head
and
press -