Another Restless Night*
I wake with heavy breathing
Shadows dancing on the wall.
I cannot see what is around me
My figure growing small.
I shrivle up in a corner
Where I shed a tear once more.
Wishing I could sleep for once
Instead of crying here on the floor.
My mother has asked that when this happen
I come and see her.
But I cannot get myself from bed
My vision stuck a blur.
I want so badly to close my eyes
And drift back into sleep.
But I cannot let myself do it
My nightmares haunted by many a creep.
I am so exhausted and broken
I can’t even stay awake in school.
The slightest bit of restless sleep
Makes everyone think I’m a fool.
I lay with my head on my desk
Slowly drifting away.
And when I am gone I start twitching
The first sign that I mustn’t stay.
So I drag myself from sleeplessness
I open my eyes wide.
And try to keep the memories hidden
Too long have I cried.
(2015)
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