Late Nights

I dwindle all the nights away
And I bet you think I drink it pass
Like I once did….
But now the pen
And keyboard I face
Are my favorite
Save for my girl
But my mind never stops racing
The million thoughts in one
Fall out of my mind
Forgotten

I sleep only when I collapse
Only when I can’t stand

I sometimes imagine
What it would be like
If I could take the wheel
Of my life
From my inner self
But alas,
The darker side of me can take its hold
Or I can be a twisted, cheerful hollow
Not quite me
But totally me
I won’t ever change the thoughts of you
From my mind
They separate
And intertwine with all I am
And all you are
I wish you’d see the open doors
And take the wheel
So I can rest
And take a turn
In the passenger seat
Tip my hat
And lay to rest.