john paul hendrickson

 While you sleep

I will continue dancing to the rhythm of your shadow while you sleep.

You will not fear the loneliness of oblivion, nor empty evocations or memories.

Your song will continue to be sung by the men and women who dream of your dream.

Your name will be shouted when the stars reappear.

Your name, repeated, will only be a memory when we all fall asleep.

You will be in my memory, until I awaken you with the restored sun.

john paul hendrickson