Chemical
By Lisbeth Red
I heard recently
that
complex trauma
causes sleep issues that
can be eased
by
sleeping next to someone
you trust
I also read recently
that
a chemical in sweat
has
been found to lower
anxiety
I sleep better next to you
I will curl up into a ball
huddled and alone
in your bed
heart racing
brain racing
Then
you will come
to your home
have you mopped
I will ask
you will strip and grin
climb under the covers
and
pull me to you
I will bury my face
in your throat
and
breathe
the smell
I cannot describe
But
my
heart will slow
at the same pace
as
your
hands that warm
on my
skin
and when you say
I'm going to roll over bubs
I will
place my hand
in yours
drape my arm
Over your body
place my head on
your shoulder
inhale
From
your hair
to the back
of your neck
and across
your shoulders
until
your smell
has rocked me to
sleep