To Sleep
If hate was an emotion
I would wear it to sleep
Nights praying to God
Just for my soul to keep
When I close my eyes
I'm in silence
Please don't cry for me
I know one day it will all be over
Then I'll be free
Getting mad at the creator
For making my heart blood
So many lies and misconceptions
Just don't know what to believe
The ones who say they love you
You can't really see
A tragedy at loving hard
But God knows the misery
When I go to sleep
When I lay down
I find rest
No one to judge me
If I'm wrong
Only God knows
But it's for me to stand tall
And go hard was never afraid
Never wear my heart on sleeve
But played like a slave
Is it where I'm from
Only God can tell
How come the harder I work
It seems I catch more hell
I try to stay true to others
It's just my belief
Treat others how I want
So my faults I won't reap
They say don't speak lies
But it's all around me
Yet humility builds a foundation
For a home I won't see
As for me
It's to sleep
Copyright © Kaylesha Cooper | Year Posted 2022
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