"Untitled" #NaPoWriMo2022 #day19

 "Asleep, but not oblivious of the unslept, 

unsleeping.." -Adrienne Rich 

I fell

asleep,

but not oblivious 

of the unslept, 

unsleeping.

Of those who lost themselves many moons ago, and found themselves awake in the smile of the flowers.

Of those who are awake in the dark of the night carrying burden on their hearts, of miseries and curses, with noone to share. 

Of those who wish for a miracle to happen, and take away the pain that keeps them awake as they shed silent tears.

Of everyone who thinks that those who sleep are the ones who are oblivious of their surroundings. 

Yes, I fell

"asleep,

but not oblivious 

of the unslept, 

unsleeping"

-Payal Agarwal