Whisper of rest

The world spins fast, I can't keep pace,
Thoughts collide in a crowded space.
Endless whispers, too sharp to hear,
I can't escape, they're always near.

I'm tired of the pills, I'm tired of the fight,
Chasing the silence, but it slips out of sight.
I long for a moment, a breath, a release,
To stop the storm and find my peace. 

Every swallow brings a bitter taste,
A sickness I can't seem to erase. 
I want to rest, but the noise won't fade,
A mind in chaos, so deeply afraid.

I'm tired of the pills, I'm tired of the fight,
Chasing the silence, but it slips out of sight.
I long for a moment, a breath, a release,
To stop the storm and find my peace. 

Will I ever find a way to slow this storm?
To heal the wounds that I can't transform?
Or am I meant to wander, lost in the tide,
With thoughts that pull me from side to side?

I'm tired of the pills, I'm tired of the fight,
Chasing the silence, but it slips out of sight.
I long for a moment, a breath, a release,
To stop the storm and find my peace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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September 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I felt the turmoil and the chaos within your words--the desperate want and need to find peace. I've been there. Outstanding execution and well penned
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