stay awake
keep those bright
beautiful eyes
wide open
don’t fall asleep
to despair
though the isolation
uncertainty
makes relief through slumber
feel as though
eyes tightly shut
is the only escape
a break from this new reality
that feels more
like a dream
as we wait for the kick to come
keeping those eyes shut
longer still
wanting to awaken
and this all over
the world returned
as we remembered
and loved
yes
stay awake
dear ones
keep those bright
hopeful
visions beyond fear
wide open
though memories of
what once was
may be easier to remember
in the sleep
where we freely connect
and embrace
and social distance
is overcome
not prescribed as practice
Yes and
stay awake
the day will not be
overwhelmed
by the night
forever