Convalescence

Say good night and rest your eyes
Please don’t let me go
I try each day to come back to you
I’m still in here somewhere

Every cell in my body fighting, healing
Particles of light bleed through the window glass
Speckles shining on my brow
Day after day, night after night fighting, dreaming

Hold my hand tight
Don’t let me slip away
It’s not the end it’s only the beginning
For when you wake I’ll be by your side

Every breath in my lungs reaching, leaving
Particles of life bleeding through the window glass
Speckles of dust cover my face

Day after day, night after night, fleeting, leaving
Say good night and rest your eyes
Maintain this vigil
I’m still in here somewhere
For when you wake, I’ll be by your side