Slumber in the Void

I am all too painfully aware

at night

when the alarm clock glows an angry red,

blurred by my undeniable tears.

And a hurt that rises up and can't be stifled,

leaks out onto my pillowcase.

In the day there are things

like how funny names are

and how the weather is

that keep me from this.

But when you lie here next to me

the hurt is lost inside,

spread out into every single blood cell.

In the void between us

there is so much that you should be saying

and I still wait for it, painfully aware

at night.

Author's Note

Another something I found in my journal from a while ago that I liked and worked on.

Reviews

[there is no more from m..]

Briliant i loved it an amazing poem :)

[DavidRyan]

This is completely brilliant, dear. Although sad and a story of hurt, it's still beautiful and a wonderful read.

[Leap]

I really love ending it with the repetition, "painfully aware at night." It's already such a strong piece, but that just lets it go out with a bang. The two indented lines in the center are perfect because if they weren't there - "In the day there are things that keep me from this." The line would still work great, but those extra example lines paint a better picture and add more insight. I love it dear...keep finding lost treasures.