Sufjan and The Stars

I can't let them hear me

but I know they secretly can

I take out my screen anyway

holding my breath I climb out my window 

warm sweet air greets me

breeze kisses my hair

I sit on my roof and gaze ahead

Hickory Drive is dead

the world is sleeping

I am awake

awake and wide eyed

a lost night owl searching for hope

How can I sleep?

There is only one way to fall

To drift off into a dreamland

The voice of Sufjan is my lullaby

Each night and every night

I find him deep in my soul

he is a dream

my missing piece

a piece of reassurance

his voice is so familiar and kind

yet so gently cruel of reminding me of my fears

of reality

he is my teacher

my voice I cannot bear to speak out loud

the shining stars keep me sane

they keep us all sane

his words are my mirror

a mirror of my mind

Sufjan and the stars are what holds me in the dead of night

they are all I need until the morning light

Author's Note

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opCyAW86kOs

Reviews

[Samaira]

Fears that keep us awake at night are too powerful. It's difficult to share them with people because everyone is sleeping. Music is probably the best way to soothe ourselves. Well written. I can relate to it really well.

[Robert]

Not being able to sleep unless you hear your favorite music and possibly the peaceful night sky. A well written piece here Kathryn.

[sinNsincerity]

Very vivid and well described Kathryn, I love it!

[Kathryn Smith]

Thank you very much! :) x

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sneaking outside to star gaze and listen to music that touches you... it's a simple need but once met moves us to be absorbed in the world around us... nicely-done

[dan]

Kathryn, Thank you for helping to broaden my horizons! I had to search for Sufjan and came to YouTube to listen to Sufjan Stevens' music...beautiful. The story is beautifully written and hearing the music capped the piece off very nicely. Great write! take care...dan

[Kathryn Smith]

You are very welcome! Thank you for the review. His music is really something incredible!

[AaronFreitas]

Very good story Kathryn :) I enjoyed the detail and imagery you provided with your words :)

[Kyle Lawrence]

Thank you for sharing, this was a great read :)

[wordman]

a beautiful write,reminds me of the song up on the roof,great write