It

It
Takes me unawares,
Light, starbursting through me...
Heartbeats quicken
Breathing deepens.

My conscious self surfaces,
The lights dim
Heartbeats slow
Breathing lightens.

I come fully awake
Sweat trickling and

Alone…

The others’ essence
Hangs, haunting the night air

Teasing me.

Empty and unfulfilled,
I try to sleep again

But toss and turn…