Respite

Why do we go into deep slumbers every night - 

Is it in hope, that tomorrow will bring light?

Is it to keep - today's worries out of sight?

Or is it to rest now and prep for another fight?

To let me garner strength, for success stories to write?

To let me keep at it, as victory is at sight?

To let me think of love, and let our romance delight?

Or simply build dream castles, and marvel at towering heights!

To let me rest my wings, under dark, marvelous skies -  

To let them offer peace, to let them offer respite!

Tomorrow I leave early, for the horizon awaits my flight

I slip into slumbers deep, as triumph today I didn't,
but tomorrow I just might!