By Laughton J. Collins, Jr.
Copyright ©2024
tonight i willÂ
   sleep beside you—Â
as i always doÂ
   but this timeÂ
i won’t dreamÂ
    of the others—Â
who neverÂ
    slept beside meÂ
and alwaysÂ
    left me alone—Â
instead i willÂ
    close my eyes—Â
and takeÂ
    the darkness inÂ
i’ll sleep beside youÂ
    and wrap myselfÂ
in your skin—Â
About Laughton J. Collins, Jr.
Laughton J. Collins, Jr. was born in the 20th century but currently lives in the 21st century. He is originally from Georgia but currently lives in Seattle, WA. His poetry has been published in various magazines and anthologies including Resurrection Magazine in March 2024. His book ghost riders in the sky and other lines was published in November 2023.