Despair

demons keep her awake
she has not slept in days
hydrated? I doubt it.

stress keeps her from eating
anxiety compels her silence
the more she needs others,
the less likely she is to ask for help.

Alone in her grief
Sadness and doubt
All she does is sleep
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 26, 2020 at 6:25 PM
Yes, that happens to many people...so sad.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 26, 2020 at 8:35 PM
Very sad. So very very sad.
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