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You’re falling asleep
While I lie here awake
You dream peacefully
Unaware of this weight
But you never see it
Cause I keep it quiet
Hiding all my shed tears
And keeping it silent
The wall inside my head
They’re padded and white
You tell me I’m crazy but
I know that’s not right
And I’m starting to feel it
Alone in our bed, and
You’re sleeping so soundly
But I’m alone in my head
They say this is gaslighting
You’re too manipulative
And I know when you’re lying
But it’s all so stimulative
You get me all worked up
And I’m wracking my brain
I don’t see all these problems
You say I should be shamed
So you’re sleeping soundly
While I hold it together
I ignore all your insults
But I’m feeling the pressure
While I lie here awake
You dream peacefully
Unaware of this weight
But you never see it
Cause I keep it quiet
Hiding all my shed tears
And keeping it silent
The wall inside my head
They’re padded and white
You tell me I’m crazy but
I know that’s not right
And I’m starting to feel it
Alone in our bed, and
You’re sleeping so soundly
But I’m alone in my head
They say this is gaslighting
You’re too manipulative
And I know when you’re lying
But it’s all so stimulative
You get me all worked up
And I’m wracking my brain
I don’t see all these problems
You say I should be shamed
So you’re sleeping soundly
While I hold it together
I ignore all your insults
But I’m feeling the pressure
Author's Note
Maybe the kind of poem I’d have written months ago.
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15th Jun 2019 9:54am
Another great one. Love this part a lot
"You’re falling asleep
While I lie here awake
You dream peacefully
Unaware of this weight"
This could be relatable to any sort of relationship. Romantic or friendly.
"You’re falling asleep
While I lie here awake
You dream peacefully
Unaware of this weight"
This could be relatable to any sort of relationship. Romantic or friendly.
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15th Jun 2019 11:12am
I'm up now but should be sleeping
Nothing worse than lying in bed thinking weird thoughts ...
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Nothing worse than lying in bed thinking weird thoughts ...
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15th Jun 2019 11:20am
Same, and I couldn’t agree more. Thank you, PS, for the read and the understanding comment :)
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15th Jun 2019 11:26am
Those intense feeling moments that creep back in the after reflection of clarity ... Lovely write ... Bless and love ... .
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15th Jun 2019 11:29am
Ugh, I know, Alan. Hoping the spill... is just that, a spill. Getting rid of it. Thank you for the read and the comment!
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15th Jun 2019 2:17pm
Keep ya head up! I live this a lot trying to not give up on marriage. Keeping silent trying to keep the peace! But doing damage to my sanity, sometimes doesn’t seem worth it.
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15th Jun 2019 2:37pm
"But I’m alone in my head"
Ha same this is me always
Great write liv! I dig this👍👏👏
Ha same this is me always
Great write liv! I dig this👍👏👏
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15th Jun 2019 8:41pm
Thank you, thank you, Hunter, for the read and comment! I’m glad it resonated with someone :)
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Anonymous
15th Jun 2019 3:02pm
The feeling of being invisible or locked away in your head sure creates one helluva isolation chamber. Years ago this was me. Never let yourself be diminished by another. You're always worth more than that.
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15th Jun 2019 8:41pm
For sure, I’m certainly learning my lesson. Thank you, Willow, for the read and sweet words :)
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15th Jun 2019 7:34pm
This is one I can feel like it was all yesterday...a shitty place to be indeed!! I love your addition of refrains, they add a unique layer imo!!
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15th Jun 2019 8:44pm
Yes, I do like my refrains, adds another dramatic level to it; emphasis. Thank you, Pandora, for the read and kind comment :) and your consistent appreciation of my refrains! ❤️
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16th Jun 2019 6:12am
"You dream peacefully
Unaware of this weight"
Very nice read. I think when it comes down to it, most of us just want to feel like someone understands (or that someone cares enough to try to). Feeling like you're about to sink into the same sea that's being enjoyed by those in calm waters can feel so isolating. You said you wrote this some months ago, so I do hope you are doing better now!
Unaware of this weight"
Very nice read. I think when it comes down to it, most of us just want to feel like someone understands (or that someone cares enough to try to). Feeling like you're about to sink into the same sea that's being enjoyed by those in calm waters can feel so isolating. You said you wrote this some months ago, so I do hope you are doing better now!
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16th Jun 2019 6:17am
I actually wrote it yesterday, or whenever I put it up :P but it’s about feelings I had months ago, doing much better now, yes! Thank you for the read and the thoughtful comment :)
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30th Jun 2019 8:10am
I am in love with this one.. I feel you on it, and I've been dealing with something similar, so thank you for sharing it; it helped me feel a little less alone tonight.
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30th Jun 2019 8:21am
I’m so happy I could do that for someone. If my poetry only touches one soul, I’ll always be happy it could at least do that!
Thank you so much for reading, commenting and the generous RL adds❤️
Thank you so much for reading, commenting and the generous RL adds❤️
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