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Sleeping Awake

i love the smell of sedatives
although i resist the urge to sleep
emotions tied to ups and downs,
whichever i choose to be.

i am me, although me is all of you too
delusions false, appear true
i once knew nothing, and maybe better off so
am i sleeping?

only chemicals will know.

- Ryan
Written by philly
Published | Edited 16th Jul 2014
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