Author's Note: This poem is for all those who know what it feels like to lie awake in fear at night, afraid to take up space. A far too common occurrence. After writing this poem, I was suddenly struck by the (completely coincidental) similarity to this sad but beautiful song by one of my all-time favorite bands, Pearl Jam, and lead singer, Eddie Vedder. Please enjoy both the song and poem. And Love sent your way if you know these words all too well. 🖤
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My eyelids hang heavy over these sleepy eyes
Your words I keep repeating, your promises, your lies
The heaviness extends down deep into my soul
These constant fights and fears, finally taking toll
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I know full well it is too late to look back now
I will escape this life, though I do not know how
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Your words you craft, keeping me bent to your will
Not daring to wake you, I lie silent and still
I lie awake, watching you sleep so unaware
You rest so peacefully, too unburdened to care
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My fists I clench at my sides, unable to let go
Of your broken promises and words so hollow -
Nothing more than empty lies you made to me
I lie awake, crying ever so quietly
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My eyelids hang heavy over these sleepy eyes
Your words I keep repeating, your promises, your lies
The heaviness extends down deep into my soul
These constant fights and fears, finally taking toll
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I know full well it is too late to look back now
I will escape this life, though I do not know how
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About the Creator
Lena Folkert
Alaskan Grown Freelance Writer 🤍 Lover of Prose
Former Deckhand & Barista 🤍 Always a Pleaser & Eggshell-Walker
Lifelong Animal Lover & Whisperer 🤍 Ever the Student & Seeker
Traveler 🤍 Dreamer 🤍 Wanderer
Happily Lost 🤍 Luckily in Love
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