DOLDRUMS By Thailan When

DOLDRUMS

If this is the end
then so be it
if you close your eyes
see it
not the tunnel or the light
if you fall asleep
you might die tonight

we’re awake
don’t mistake this for slumber
dreams can’t take us under
we’ll live
at least till dawn

surrender to the way of God
eyes closed
hands open
venus blooms
and it’s happiness
in the form of a child
born in denial

window
water
you awake?
landscapes conversate
alone
alive
breath we make
nightfall stimulates

-Thailan When