It's Not Early Anymore

Dark night alone

Somewhere west of here

I drank till dawn

Harsh light shining clear

Just waiting for an epiphany so that I can hold on to all that I keep dear for once I can't answer for myself.

Sunrise comes with no antidote

My frost cracked skin

Without a coat

Waiting by the phone for a call that will raise all of our spirits

But it never comes the receiver lies dormant and silent

We had out fill, nothing left to say

We smoked and drank miscommunication away

I was cleansed to the core

Collapsed on the floor

In the house I once called home

But the house disappeared

When nobody was near

Empty space is cold at night.

Didn't get out of bed

For god knows how long.

Pulled my knees against my chest.

Imagined I was strong.