Sleeper

Silence sang to me

In the dark

It was the voice of souls

Or perhaps of nightlight memories

They got straight through

No daytime distraction

No clear refraction

They have but themselves to present me

And now I am sure

That colours can be seen

And voices can he heard

Where sunlight cannot shine

As the sleeper awakens

Very much like a flower

Every bit like a flower

And I try not to be sentimental

For the trial is judged by the day.

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