Lily Mayfield Poet Rhyme

Insanity

When I wake up in the morning light
I just want to shut it out
The words that I want to say
Put up a fight, not wanting to come out

I like awake for hours in the night
Now a word from me, not a sound
I'll awake one day with dismay
But for now I don't want to be found

I turn out all of the lights
I cover my mouth with cloth
I can't stand all the fights

Why does it have to be this way
I need a reason to survive
I need to stop fighting the day
I need to lead the day with strive

I watch the cars pass outside
I start to lose my sanity
The blood has all dried
I can't hide from the voice inside me

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Michael Smith March 16, 2012 at 10:16 PM Very interesting piece. Please read my "Sometimes".

Jancarl Campi March 9, 2012 at 12:19 PM This is a dark and sad poem and I like it. Have you read any poems by S. Plath? She is in your territory. Take care and keep writing. Lily Mayfield March 10, 2012 at 5:20 PM Thank You. I looked up S. Plath just last night and spend a couple hours reading her poetry. Thank you for recommending her. You take care as well

Stephen Allen March 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM Hello Lily, This is a somewhat dark poem and I like it a lot. Your self awareness and how you express it in words is original and very good. Stephen. March 10, 2012 at 5:18 PM Hello Stephen, Thank you for you wonderful comment. Most of my poetry is dark, it's what I do best and what I love most. :) Lily.