Vigil

As the world sleeps
holds its breath
on pause, until who knows,
forever,
I will tap into
the heads of the sleeping
the minds of the dreaming
the heart of the oblivious
unlock memories from before birth
lying body-less under the stars
knowing. connected, still.
I return every night
keep my lantern lit
and wait.

Black/White

I'm all in
uncomfortably
exposed
longing for eyes
waiting for confirmation
convinced I'm not here
until accepted.

I'm closed
indifferent
unconvinced
willing to
leave the party
alone
because none of this
is real.

I'm all black or white
on or off
yes please
or
no thanks.