I will never know 
what you see in your mind
as you try to close your eyes 
for sleep
meant to be restful
but so often not

but as my eyes close 
from the comfort of my pillow
I quietly say your name
in hope
as a prayer
as a wish
just maybe
this night will be different

that when you finally allow
your eyes to close 
you will find
love holding you
knowing you 
accepting all of who you are
forgiving the things
you want to but don't yet
believe can be forgiven

that when exhausted 
you finally succumb to sleep
you will find
unexpected peace
deep refreshment
restoration from
exhaustion to
wholeness