healthy distractions

keep me distracted
o my tireless decoy
so that shooing the clutter in my head
under the rug of forgetfulness
a much inviting task.

keep me amused
o resilient storyteller
with your exclusive collection of sad stories
so mine shall pale and wilt
under the arbitrary light
of comparison.

keep me asleep
o my shining knight
in the dream where you drew your sword
and declared truce between my fears and my hopes

and once i'm awake
please distract me again.