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Sleeping
it's not dead
it's just sleeping
that part of me
who was strong
felt like I could carry everyone
with no end in sight
I would be the wall
that would take all the hurt
absorb all the pain
and somehow still put a smile on my face
but one day the dam started to break
played it off as maybe I just needed rest
or yes, I am sick
but maybe it will pass
more medical issues
and more emotional trauma
took me to a place I never thought I'd see
giving up caring
about myself
about everything
I say that as if it was cool
but I hate that it's who I become
in my head I am screaming
wake up!
you're just sleeping
it's just sleeping
that part of me
who was strong
felt like I could carry everyone
with no end in sight
I would be the wall
that would take all the hurt
absorb all the pain
and somehow still put a smile on my face
but one day the dam started to break
played it off as maybe I just needed rest
or yes, I am sick
but maybe it will pass
more medical issues
and more emotional trauma
took me to a place I never thought I'd see
giving up caring
about myself
about everything
I say that as if it was cool
but I hate that it's who I become
in my head I am screaming
wake up!
you're just sleeping
Published 12th Jul 2022
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12th Jul 2022 10:53am
I hear you, my friend.
Letting these words breathe like they need to.
Thank you for sharing with us
🌹-B
Letting these words breathe like they need to.
Thank you for sharing with us
🌹-B
12th Jul 2022 12:33pm
18th Jul 2022 3:45am
I definitely felt this one deeply. It can be so hard to be strong for everyone sometimes, to absorb all the pain and hurt. And it can really wear you down over time. Putting on a smile while screaming or crying in your head just becomes second nature. This is so relatable and your unique style really delivers the message in a powerful way. I hope everything is okay and if not that it gets better for you.
18th Jul 2022 7:13am
I always felt that I could be the strong one. And that is just how it was. But lately my body has been full of pain do to some medical issues. As much as I want to stay the strong one I kind of have to admit to myself that I need help. Not sure what the solution is, but I'm trying to focus more on my wellness.
Thanks friend. It makes me happy you liked my poem 😁
Thanks friend. It makes me happy you liked my poem 😁
20th Jul 2022 12:36pm
Oh gosh, I know all of this so well. It's hard when you're used to be the strong one. Lots of pain issues going on here too. Sometimes we just have to look after ourselves for a bit.
Anonymous
22nd Jul 2022 10:27am
Good poem excellent write would love too read more
