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RE: SURGENCE; poems about mental illness
Wake up
Too early
Go to sleep
...
Wake up
It's noon
Hungry
Scrounge
Lay down
Fall asleep
...
Wake up
It's dinnertime
Smile
Eat
Pretend
Lay down
Wide-eyed
Distract yourself
...
Awake
It's midnight
Too late
Heart race
Swallow pills
Pass out
...
Wake up
This is the third poem in RE: SURGENCE, a poetry collection by Amanda Starks that shares what it's like to have and fight against mental illness in a free-form, lyrical prose.
Be aware that topics and themes may include suicide, self-harm, and isolation.
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Amanda Starks
Lover of the dark, fantastical, and heart-wrenching. Fantasy writer, poet, and hopefully soon-to-be novelist who wants to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Subscribe to my free newsletter at www.amandastarks.com for updates!
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What if i don't wake up?
What if i don't wake up? Im feeling a little dizzy and decided to lay on bed yo sleep but as i close my eyes my mind runs wild, What if i don't wake up tomorrow? Here i said a little prayer asking for more days on this world. I have set a 6am alarm to start my day early, if i don't wake up i wonder how long is the alarm gonna ring?. I have promised my friend to go out with her tomorrow. I wonder how would she find out i didn't wake up and how would she react to it. Sad? Heartbroken? Possibly yes i know she'll be Heartbroken. I just talked to my mom and didn't say I LOVE HER my mind is rushing should I call her an tell her how much i love and appreciate her? No. I will stress her and she may not have a peaceful night but if i don't wake up how will she know all the greatness i want to tell her?. Can this mind of mine shut off already so i can sleep. But, if I don't wake up I'll never know what could've been of my life. That is sad. I wonder what will each person i know remember me with?will they remember My laugh? My smile? My voice? My presence, will my absence be felt? Something fun we did together? . Mostly I wonder what if i don't wake up tomorrow will they notice my absence at all? If i do. I'm gonna love them. I'm gonna show my love to them. And I'm gonna LIVE LIFE.
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