Tales of Torment: Slumber’s Absence
Insomnia's curse; I'm free of nightmares, but at the cost of my dreams.
slumber's absence has left me without a dream
tossed to and fro by a restless stream
maybe i can't afford the cost to dream
lost in silk sheets, i can only wish to lay breathless
instead i lay sick and deathless,
my eyes, restless
i can only believe that peace has chosen to forsake me
if only slumber would take me
don't leave me dreamless-
with every blink, sleep continues to bait me
slumber's absence is torment, deep and seamless
under moon's curse i sink into abyss,
i know the sun will wait for me
under the sun, the days delight in my suffering
this is not a war to be won, there are no ways to fight for myself,
to save myself from darkness' covering
for only one left there is no one coming
i am left, alone and dreamless-
slumber's absence is torment, with no end- seamless
for what sin must i atone that slumber will not take me
my eyes will forever remain open under both sun and moon
against slumber's absence, there is no win to congratulate me,
only a losing battle down a restless river
i am left helpless, tossed to and fro by a restless stream
slumber's absence has left me without a dream
About the Creator
Josh Morgan
I began writing as a means of expressing creativity, relieving stress, and venting emotions. I mention my daily battle with mental health a lot, I hope it is relatable and inspiring to readers, as writing is something I'm passionate about.
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Comments (1)
Great job Josh. Well done!