Late

The hour is late
rhythmic breathing
can be heard above
the tick
of the clock
each tick
each tock
counting the night time away.
As those who sleep
turn softly in there beds
I lay awake listening
to the night passing by.
I can also feel my heart beating
I know my body is busy
pumping blood around my body
my lungs delivering oxygen to my blood
Yet,
I'm so peaceful
laying here
listening to the sound
of the rhythmic breathing
and the clock,
each tick
each tock
counting the night time away.


TY. 07.11.2006