A Lingering Touch

Insomnia
My sleepless friend
Since age of three
When I was
Touched

Can't fall asleep
Musn't
Keep awake,
Play games
He might
Come

''Mommy,
I can't sleep''
Half a sleeping pill
And I'm
Gone

Asleep

Until my doorknob
Turns
And I bolt upright

''Wake up, Sleepyhead''
My sister
''Time for school''

''Get up, Dork''
My roommate
''Work''

And I wonder
Am I still afraid
Of the man who
Touches?

Or is it just a
lingering habit?