Halcyon

darling, i was already there.

well, i will be there,
not now, but later,
because i arrive uninvited,
and i stay, because none
can stop me.
you want to sleep? well
i am patient, i can go on
in your little, puny head,
the entire night.
and your atrophied brain,
which you thought was analytical
and sane, wel, duh honey,
i can bring it to its knees,
in a second.
it was my playhouse
from the beginning,
how did you ever think,
you could move me away?
you dare call me distraction?
i have excellent timing.
i survive on attention,
but i don't require permission.
you argue with me,
as though i can be persuaded.
i am patient,
so i know you will slow down.
ignoring me,
just excites me to learn
your funny little patterns.
you don't want me to speak?
fine, i shall repeat.
you think you chose me?

darling, i was already there.