Eyes Wide

By A Broken Soul

I’m afraid to close my eyes
For fear of what I’ll see
I’m afraid to hand myself over
For fear of what I’ll dream

So here I lie
Eyes so wide
And it’s been this bad all week
I’m actually scared
Terrified
So badly that my breath is
Quickening

You reentered quite swiftly
But I don’t think you’re the cause
These days these fears have been building
And they’re worthy of applause

I’m scared & lonesome
How are you hanging in?
We haven’t discussed it but I’m
Sure your lives just as grim
As hope it only seems to
Grow dim

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© 2005 Perletti
Published on Wednesday, December 28, 2005.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: just a great piece.......write on.......~S

  • Guillotine On Wednesday, December 28, 2005, Guillotine (168)By person wrote:

    *applauds* ~guill

  • Crimson Shade On Wednesday, December 28, 2005, Crimson Shade (92)By person wrote:

    First stanza is amazing... a fear of your own mind.

  • weyvern On Wednesday, December 28, 2005, weyvern (80)By person wrote:

    i like it and i share your lonelyness

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