"Late night thoughts"
Another night I stay awake
My fragile mind continues to break
The anxiety returns to me once more
But surely I should know whats in store
My vision blurs & body grows weary
The looks of judgement from the leery
Shall find their place within my mind
And do destruction in their time
They tell me to write "It'll help you release"
When overall all I want is peace
Free my soul from this curse
And let me live for one more verse
Simple words may fail to say
The things that haunt me throughout the day
So once more I stop and try to write
Maybe this time I'll win the fight
Maybe then I can rest and catch my breath
And enjoy this life no fear of death
Perhaps then I can stop worrying
And slow my pace and stop hurrying
I know this all may seem cliché
But its the only way that I can say
How I feel without any guilt
Ans tear down the fortress that I've built
Open up just one more time
And trust this time that I'll be fine
Peace and clarity is what I desire
Intimacy and love with passionate fire
A partner who knows me for who I am
Perfect peace no sight of a jam
Nothing to hide, and nothing to chance
My soul will be free, no longer in this trance
Maybe then I can smile and be confident
And finally leave a legacy, a lasting imprint
This life will pass, we all will die
With hopes of soaring high in the sky
So now you know just why I write
Why I push myself on and continue to fight
For a reason there is but one
To ensure success when the journey is done
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Submitted by Atowntheoriginal520 on March 31, 2021
Modified on March 05, 2023
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