Nightmares

Strengthening chants --- sinister spells To make life on Earth an easier Hell Stuck in a book to learn and to teach Not my place in a church to be preached Alone in a basement --- a sacred spot For determining Wicca --- from dot to dot Keeping the knowledge deep inside Not mixing knowledge with any of my pride Regenerating heart keeps getting worse Too many relationships the same I get to rehearse Not doing anything but manage to cry myself to sleep Drowning in a well with all the tears I weep Remembering vividly what life I have led Reminds me of who I am when I go to bed As I lay my head to sleep Nightmares find their way and creep Trying to break me every day Barely holding on --- wondering why I stay...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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