10 past 3 

I desire sleep without waking 

in the night to pee 

or look at the clock and see 

that it's 10 past 3.       again. 

the same as many other nights. 

10 past 3's an annoying comfort, though.

lightless joy knowing 

nothing will stalk me 

while night/morning 

suffers my 

fears. 

Poem © 2007 by R. Burnett  Baker. 

Photo © 2009 by R. Burnett Baker.