Sleep

I can’t breathe, I can’t sleep
all I want is to slumber deep
I want the pain and hurt to go away
and not come again another day.
My chest feels tight
my knees feel weak
my loneliness has reached its peak
I’m sad and depressed with my life
that I feel can change with the slice of a knife.
Look at me and what do you see?
But a sad lonely girl sleeping peacefully.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Allison Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 1:31 AM
depression is so hard to deal with - my sister suffers and all she wants to do is sleep - you have captured this perfectly in this briliant poem:-) its a 7 from me! hugs Jan xxx
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace