Memories

Waking up in the dark of night
barely four years of age.
My world is wrought with fright 
not knowing my life would be a stage.

That little girl long ago
was innocent… pure…
but now she is who I no longer know.
My mind is a disease for which there is no cure.

At day I have no rest.
At night I can not flee.
Sanity is a rare guest
and when he comes I can’t see.

This is my curse so real:
I can’t forget 
the dreams, and ‘reality’ surreal
is something I’ve never met.
	
So chirp, little robin, chirp and sing!
For today once more you entertain well.
So be merry, let the world its troubles bring!
For tonight once more you feast in sheer, bloody Hell.

Your ability to remember 
will be your curse to flee.
Each year, January to December
You will wish you had not known memory.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ink-U-Script Avatar
May 1, 2013 at 9:15 AM
I truly agree with all of the comments down below me. This is a powerful yet painful read. I love the flow of this write and I can't wait to read more from you..enjoyed..reagrds INK-U-SCRIPT
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Painfully poignant and beautifully expressed!
Konos Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 9:27 AM
Excellent.......
Anderson-Throop Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 9:25 AM
you have a voice to share....especially striking is the contrast between the robin and the deadly troubles....well done (and welcome!)
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