Insomnia

Awake tonight
Sleep escapes
No personal peace
When changes occur,
Nothing is forever.

Strife ends peace
With drought of love
And intervenes in personal calm.

Mind wandering,
I fight through a jungle
Crowded with memories
And images of youth...
Images that crashed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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