Unburdened

Author's Note: This poem is for all those who know what it feels like to lie awake in fear at night, afraid to take up space. A far too common occurrence. After writing this poem, I was suddenly struck by the (completely coincidental) similarity to this sad but beautiful song by one of my all-time favorite bands, Pearl Jam, and lead singer, Eddie Vedder. Please enjoy both the song and poem. And Love sent your way if you know these words all too well. 🖤

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My eyelids hang heavy over these sleepy eyes

Your words I keep repeating, your promises, your lies

The heaviness extends down deep into my soul

These constant fights and fears, finally taking toll

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I know full well it is too late to look back now

I will escape this life, though I do not know how

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Your words you craft, keeping me bent to your will

Not daring to wake you, I lie silent and still

I lie awake, watching you sleep so unaware

You rest so peacefully, too unburdened to care

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My fists I clench at my sides, unable to let go

Of your broken promises and words so hollow -

Nothing more than empty lies you made to me

I lie awake, crying ever so quietly

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My eyelids hang heavy over these sleepy eyes

Your words I keep repeating, your promises, your lies

The heaviness extends down deep into my soul

These constant fights and fears, finally taking toll

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I know full well it is too late to look back now

I will escape this life, though I do not know how

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