Sweet Dreams Everybody

outside the window, the sky cries
the tears run down the transparent wall

outside the tent, people screaming & needing help
red runs down the drain

staying up late because it’s friday night

staying up to stand watch

sleeping in because it’s saturday

but we can’t take that luxury because of the bullets flying

calling someone because you miss them

wishing to dream with the person you’re missing
wanting to go back home to them, but a call once a month has to do for now

sweet dreams everybody. we’ll stand watch to protect your family