Four fingertips
that roll
and tap
quietly counting
yawns that
follow sighs
begging for
fresh air
a twirl
of hair
a pop
of gum
and eyes
that disappear
up and
out of
way behind
heavy lids
these say
Four fingertips
that roll
and tap
quietly counting
yawns that
follow sighs
begging for
fresh air
a twirl
of hair
a pop
of gum
and eyes
that disappear
up and
out of
way behind
heavy lids
these say