Tales of Torment: Slumber’s Absence Returns

wake me if you will, slumber's absence

steal from me what you will,

at least when you come, you leave the door shut

still, through the window, cold wind blows

you always sit in the window sill

bringing me the feeling of falling ill

it was only for a moment that you let my eyes shut

i miss that darkness, and its beauty

instead, i lay in this darkness of my room, ruminating‐

pondering an existence where we never met

i would have bliss, in that ignorance

instead, you stand by my bed

your shadow hovers over me, announcing your presence

you bring presents of fear and dread,

gifts you leave under my bed‐

there is no monster in all of my imagination that stands taller than you

brooding over me,

sprinkling in my face, the sands of time you stole from me

this torment, is your only goal with me‐

why won't you leave me be?

why do you keep my dreams from me?

you sing a cacophony instead of lullabies

always reminding me of how time flies,

as you slow everything down in front of me

your voice is a curse to my ears

and i really can't have you bothering anyone else here‐

take me where you will, slumber's absence

walk with me as long as the moon is up,

but when we go, just leave the door shut

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