Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Deaf

Coughing and choking
Bolt upright in bed
Can't slay the demons
That live in my head.

Tossing and turning
Fitful and fear
Crying and reaching
Needing you here.

Gasping for air
I open my eyes
No one can hear
The sound of my cries.

(June 19, 2018, 3:46 am)

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