Awake

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I feel alone
I lay on my bed
I turn my phone over to see the time
1:00 am
A nightly routine
I lay down in darkness
My mind runs with unforgiving thoughts
My anxiety shoots through the roof
I feel urgent to cry,
But I've cried so much
I don't think there's any tears left
I cling the blankets to my body
To try to block off the demons I consume
They're ruthless and impulsive
They throw any mistakes I've made at me
My eyes tire from being open for so long
The bags under my eyes beg to disappear
I long for the feeling of sleep
I'm curled in a ball
I can't get comfortable
My brain is fighting against me
I check the time again
1:45 am
Time seems to go so slow
I turn my body to face the ceiling
My hands lay by my sides
I stare directly above me
Imagining how everyone else is asleep
How they feel at peace
But I'm lost
I'm drowning in my own thoughts
I'm wide awake
And I can't do anything about it

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