without sleep

unable
to sleep
or stay awake
locked
somewhere in
between
while
the radiator
clangs
and neighbors
make love
against the wall.
there is rain.
there is
someone on
the street
just getting
home. he's
singing.
there is
someone telling
him to be quiet
it's late.
you close
your eyes
then open them.
morning is so
close, so
far away.