Sunrise

I stayed up, expecting a sunrise. All I got was a lie.

The sun rose, bringing with it tones of orange and coral and gold.

I'm still awake, waiting for you. You never came.

Here I sat, awake. Afraid that if I fell asleep, you might still show up.

You might find me asleep, and leave,

Instead of giving me the nudge I need to open my eyes.