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,