Sky light shades

Patterns of faces

Staring back at me

As I stare at stars.

Street signs marking

Directions and places

Above and around me.

While I listen to words.

Half paying attention

To the topics

Weaving into my head

As I hear voices sound.

Darkness tiptoes in

Illuminating cigarette smoke

Spiraling into choking throats

While I clear my voice.

Sitting with legs

Curled on bench

Numbing under my body

As I feel so safe.

That feeling of pure security.

Of being completely comfortable here.

Even where my nightmares lurk

In darkest corners of night.