Confessions of an Optimistic Pessimist

Just stay with me please.

Even if it’s just For a little bit longer.

I dont mind

if the curtains are drawn,

and the room is submerged

in a sea of darkness,

listening to the voices murmur

in the hallway.

I’m content to simply

Sit here by your side While you sleep,

grateful for each breath.

Quietly,

beneath the tears,

Im thanking God that you are still here.

So, please.

Im begging you.

Im begging God.

Im begging anyone or thing that may listen.

Stay here with me.

Just for a little whilw longer

in this silence.