I am afraid of the Sandman…

…I am afraid…

of closing my eyes at night

or during the day and knowing

that it could be the last time I do so

as I realise that the Sandman

is not just the spirit who puts you to sleep

but does so via violent dreams

and sprinkles encrusted poison

into your eyes that makes you groggy

and weak as you succumb naturally

to the smile of Morpheus …

 

I am afraid

of letting go and seeing the Sandman,

eagerly open the door

of the world and plunging into a nightmare

head on and tackling images

of craven Gods spit roasting me

over a fire for what seems an eternity

but to which started out with just

just the motion of requiring rest,

for that is how the day is wasted

for me,

sleep, I want no sleep

for it does me no good at all…

I am afraid.

 

Ian D. Hall 2015