7/28/2003

He awoke
in the night
not sure if
he was naked
or dressed
and since
there seemed
to be strangers
in the room
moving
in the shadows
of a cityscape
confusing
and familiar
he was reluctant to
get out of bed
seeking
what he needed
until self consciousness
made him aware
that
if he did not
own up
to
having certain powers
the likelihood
of his survival
would be nothing
to bet on
which
settled the matter
for
having gotten the message
he lay back down
closed his eyes
and
let the world
spin around
a while longer
without him
enjoying the feeling
of timelessness
he wasn't yet willing
to give up.