By Laughton J. Collins, Jr.
Copyright ©2024
tonight i will
sleep beside you—
as i always do
but this time
i won’t dream
of the others—
who never
slept beside me
and always
left me alone—
instead i will
close my eyes—
and take
the darkness in
i’ll sleep beside you
and wrap myself
in your skin—
About Laughton J. Collins, Jr.
Laughton J. Collins, Jr. was born in the 20th century but currently lives in the 21st century. He is originally from Georgia but currently lives in Seattle, WA. His poetry has been published in various magazines and anthologies including Resurrection Magazine in March 2024. His book ghost riders in the sky and other lines was published in November 2023.
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