Goodnight

elliechanner

 

I close my eyes and try to sleep 

Upon my face a frown 

Toss and turn all night long

My brain just won't shut down

 

Thoughts of panic fill my mind

The anxiety kicks in

I push the sadness further down

But it lingers beneath my skin

 

My body starts to shake and shudder

I feel my heat pound

I am completely paralysed 

Whilst my family sleep safe and sound

 

I cannot be a burden 

Mustn't trouble them with my fears

Though I say I am fine

I'm holding back the tears

 

Every time I breathe 

My chest feels small and tight

It's like a constant battle

And i cannot win this fight

 

Yet still,

 

I close my eyes and try to sleep 

Upon my face a frown 

Toss and turn all night long

My brain just won't shut down

 

 

 

 

 

  • Author: elliechanner (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 8th, 2018 12:34
  • Comment from author about the poem: A sadder one from my collection, but one that I really needed to write.
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 30
  • Users favorite of this poem: Cali Kittana, Mads.
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Comments3

  • Michael Edwards

    I think we all suffer from this from time to time - with me it's not on going to bed - it's waking in the night and my mind starts working - fine write Ellie.

    • elliechanner

      Glad to know I’m not alone, thank you for your kind words, much appreciated as always.

    • Brycycle

      Good write Ellie.

    • Debsspot

      Acknowledging your feelings can sometimes help as hiding your true self is a stress in itself. I hope this is the case for you.

      • elliechanner

        I was going through a difficult time when I wrote this but it was a nice feeling to get it out, definitely healed a lot since then, thank you for the support!



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