Sleep – Riven Waters

What’s happening to me?

The words I write on this page, effortMy brain, fragmentedWhat’s happening to meI stare at the blank page, silenceThe Words elude me, frustrationWhat’s happening to meI sip my coffee, pleasureI move my arm, painWhat’s happening to meHow do I tell you, brokenWhat do I say, confusionWhat’s happening to meDistant Memories, fadingThis morning, goneWhat’s happening toContinue reading “What’s happening to me?”

Longing for Sleep

Today I wake ache and sigh Today like every other Today I stand pots won’t go away My Life is in slow motion My feet are in the clay My head hurts everyday Pain is my nemesis Pain is my day Pain I can’t betray Hours go by like minutes Hours become seconds Hours tickContinue reading “Longing for Sleep”