Why I Write

'I still write' Though 'tired' will never describe the drain Nor agony told recount the pain No matter what I say or write You'll never know my weary plight As pen these words, outline the dread Of another night in restless bed Write of racing heart and poorly gut Whisper fatigue has caused this rut Shout rooftop high of migraine strain Will I ever wake without again? Hanging on with all my might To life once partied through the night I'll keep on writing share my truth As ageing years steal from my youth I rhyme my thoughts to cause distraction Not to moan or cause reaction Don't think I'm sad through words I write I know too often am contrite I find myself I am at peace When I write my masterpiece 'I still write' ~ Victoria Payne