Nightmares

** Disclaimer: Some of the poetry in this series may contain references to self-harm and suicide as well as strong language. All work is written by me from 2009-2012, ages 15-18. Some can be found in my book, Memories of a Troubled Teen by Paige Guffey, available on Amazon. **

***These are written before I had an official and accurate diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar 2. These are representative of my life, thoughts, and feelings during this time. ***

Another sleepless night,

More dreams filled with fright.

Screams and hollers and endless fights,

Toss and turn as I try to sleep again.

Fighting a battle, I doubt I will win.

Wishing for some sort of peace,

A calm mind and a deep, deep sleep.

I can hear their arguments, feel their pain,

A wis is all that can remain.

I cannot say anything for fear of being in the middle.

So, I will lay stay and say nothing at all,

The rise must come before the fall.