Paradoxical Sleep

Random thoughts at arbitrary times A life once shared quickly demised Thoughts that swim in water deep Nightmares come in paradoxical sleep You watch me flail, in over my head Drift in and out while I mournfully tread Choke out the water that’s in my throat Silently drown or try to stay afloat You were here and now you’re gone Ash still falling with each new dawn A life invested extinguished fast Promise yields to the aftermath Strength for all so they don't see A tower that crumbles inwardly Internal tears that my heart cries The perfected façade is just a guise