Eagerly reaching for angelic unconsciousness
I embrace the subterfuge of sleep
I climb up on clouds of forgetfulness
And sink into velvety depths of fluff
I float along the breeze of dreams
And smile at their absurdity
Silence envelopes me like a blanket
While the outside world knocks at my door
I ignore their entreaty
And snuggle deeper into myself
How blissful! How innocent!
Such a vulnerable state I am in
That I let down my defenses
And become again like a child
Palm open beside my cheek
Trusting that I will remain safe
In solitude
But the knocking is louder, insistent
Finally jarring me out of my peacefulness
Pulling me away from desired absence
I blink at my unfocused surroundings
And hear the drone of an old professor
I've failed again
Lost the battle
and my head falls back to my desk.

05/21/2006