Single Syllable Sleep

Sleep can fix

a mind that cries

a chest that heaves

a breath that sighs

Close your eyes

Curl your legs

Hear the beat

your pulse begs

Sleep can heal

a soul that mourns

an eye that droops

a heart that burns

Rest your head

Say no words

Hug the sheets

Do not stir

Sleep can cleanse

all thoughts of dread

that taint of doubt

those words he said

Live in your dreams

Make them your home

Hold to that peace

A new day will come