I lay in bed (tic) Drifting in and out (toc) of consciousness (tic) Waiting for dreams (toc). So tired -(tic)- but somehow unable (toc) to let go.  Tic-toc-tic-toc The seconds move past (tic), A louder click  (TOC) at the minute Still. only silence surrounds.  The methodic, metallic click of time is only a remnant -… Continue reading In a silent second