A Celebration of Poets: Showcase Edition

 The Sleepless Night

As I'm lying down on my bed,

I cannot sleep 'cause of all these things running through my head.

Mainly about you and I, just the thought makes me cry.

I think of holding you so close to me, oh, yes, that's what I please.

Feeling your tender lips on mine, oh, please don't think me a swine,

For I am not speaking sexually; love is all I mean.

You are the light in the darkness of my heart;

From you I wish I would never have to part.

Copyright RJ ALvarez 1998