You cover me

Like a warm blanket

That I never want to come out from under

I snuggle down

Deeper and deeper

Losing myself in a restless sleep

Haunted by images

From my past, present, the future

The pain is real

It’s not imagined

It’s just not visible

How long will it last this time?

I never know

I’ll cocoon a ‘LITTLE’ longer

Sleep helps, even when it’s disturbed

Then I will break free of this darkness

Once again

And soar like a butterfly.

Shannon Little ©

November 27, 2018