Still awake

Still Awake

Tired yet awake
Forced to medicate
Dreams of terror I can't escape
My only chance is to sedate
If my eyes close on their own accord
A monster's breath I've felt before
The same creature every night
I feel it's face so close to mine
What is this apparition and what does he want
To keep me awake with his evil taunts
His sadistic whispers burn my ears
From deep he summons my darkest fears
I clench my eyes and wait for dawn
When daybreak comes he will be gone
I don't know why he's chosen me
It's been years since I've had peace
I go to work like I'm alright
But I know it will be back tonight