A most priceless, elusive, fragile thing

The most priceless thing

more than coins,

more than blood

more than diamonds.

The most elusive thing

no map can tell

no legs can chase

no hand can reach.

The most fragile thing

a touch can break

a whisper can stir

a shadow can take.

A second or few

An hour or two

but please just enough, I need

some sleep.