Ode to Sleep

Warm, soft, unassuming but in you lies the weapon of surrender. In your embrace mighty men crumble, kings rendered powerless Queens beckon for your touch, in it is the beauty of womanhood: beauty and strength you resonate. In the lurking terror of the dark , you shield the mind from worry and fear In the blackness and loneliness of the night, you soothe the heart in comfort. Oh! What a lovely sight you are to behold; the great lover of all. Your care defies gender You love both men and women alike…gentle is your touch soft is your kiss warm is your embrace No wonder your name is laced on every lip seeking rest from life’s innumerable and inevitable troubles. Oh dear! What tragedy it would’ve been without you.