Tremor

In between consciousness and sleep,
The heart beats sending the body in gentle sway.
A rhythm that forever seems consistent,
One more tick of the clock and i'll say i failed.

The resonating ringing in this hollow shell, only i can hear.
The words that fly across to mind, lost before fully grasped.
The firm yet strained contours on the forehead...
What?! Did you just say something... just say it again when i'm calm.

How many times did it blink and how many times did you blink?
Answer me... this is a matter of national security.
That sound... where is it coming from? will it ever end?
Your name suddenly popped up... Hey... are you watching me?

The heart beats only this time it's faster.
Not so certain if wide awake or fast asleep,
Must have been the thought of you behind the screen.
In between the rhythm that forever seems consistent,
The clock abruptly stops.