it is in these hours

the world feels like mine

i can hear the engine of a car far away

i can see the lights of someone who forgot to turn them off

toys left out, waiting to be enjoyed in the morning

a cold breeze washes over me

as if it were scolding me for disappearing for too long

kissing my cheeks in recognition

old friend, oh how I've longed for you

familiar stars look at me with curiosity

not used to my silence

let me enjoy the silence

the world is quiet

so are my thoughts

i feel myself seep into my skin again

at last, i am whole