To sleep perchance to wake

sorenbarrett

I live in the heartbeat of memory's dark, warm womb

with the fear of birth into a cold, waking tomb

 

here a nightmare's melody becomes a lullaby

burning truth to the bone with the dust of penitent lye

 

I stumble along with a tired desire for death's demise

knowing one more step forward will make no difference in our journey to the skies

 

In circles we go, ending where we began

in a world of races it only counts if you ran

 

If the only purpose in the game is to win, I choose not to play

Ah to sleep and herein, let all this pass away

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 23rd, 2024 05:06
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Goldfinch60

    Emotive words soren, I always say to people "I woke up this morning so all is fine"

    Andy

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Andy this was one that no one wants to think about but if we don't someone else will make the decisions. Thanks so much for the read.



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