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Pillow talk

Thoughts keep me awake at night,  
Can't breathe 'cause my chest feels tight.  
I keep hearing "you'll be alright,"  
But that doesn't stop the thoughts at night.  
Happiness just doesn't seem right,  
Always feeling fight or flight.  
I can't stop these thoughts at night,  
Haunting me till the morning light.  
Hoping for a future that looks bright,  
How do I stop these thoughts at night?

Copyright © BRANDON SHORT | Year Posted 2024



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This life

This life's trying to kill me, 
Grind me down, 
Beating me slowly. 
Looking at pictures of the old me, 
I see my face but I don't really know me. 

Who is this person I've become? 
At what point did it go so wrong? 
Did I make it in time, or did I leave it too long? 
Trying to hold on, trying to be strong.  

I need sunshine to escape these winter blues, 
Searching deep inside looking for some clues. 
If I could pick my own path, which one would I choose? 
If it made you feel good, how long until you started to abuse? 

That wonderful feeling that takes the pain away, 
But it's only temporary; that pain's here to stay. 
Trying different coping mechanisms, 
But still, my mind keeps me awake at the end of the day. 
Looking at blue skies, but all I see is grey. 

I don't know if I can take much more, 
Will I smile when I get to death's door? 
Is this my last ride, 
Or will I be reincarnated like before? 
The cracks showing come straight from the core."

Copyright © BRANDON SHORT | Year Posted 2024


Book: Reflection on the Important Things