awake

my eyes are burning, but i can’t shut them

because every time they close,

there you are

and in my delusional slumber

i reach out for you

and when my hands are

so close to those dimples on your cheeks

so close to brushing back your long hair

so close to finally touching you

awake.

and you’re gone

& my eyes are burning, but i can’t shut them

because every time they close

you aren’t there

and in this sharp awakening

i watch you dissolve in front of me

and when my hands are

so far from those dimples on your cheeks

so far from brushing back your long hair

so far from ever touching you

awake