John Sleeps (poem)

by lavaignited

Sonnet that takes place from Sherlock's point of view in "The Reichenbach Fall" as John has dozed off on the table, just before he gets a call that Sherlock coordinated to lure him away, saying that Mrs. Hudson has been shot. Johnlock, but not overtly so. If the rhythm seems a bit off it's because it's written in iambic pentameter. I'm just sorta experimenting with sonnets. :)

Alas, you do not know I watch you sleep,

Our final moments swiftly slip away;

Your heavy head is resting 'fore you leap,

To face your demons on this solemn day;

Do not cry for me, of your heart be strict,

I love you, yet I wish to be forgot;

With half my heart I wish you not be tricked,

When they tell you Mrs. Hudson's been shot;

I feel my courage begin to wither,

Though I'm proud you are my one defender;

I fear not that you will ever litter

My grave with the tears of your surrender;

I watch you sleep and know that I do see,

A braver man than I will ever be.

-SH