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The Middle of the Night

April 22, 2014
By Columbus BRONZE, Columbus, Ohio
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Columbus BRONZE, Columbus, Ohio
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Coffins don't have pockets

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It's the middle of the night.
Shadows surround me,
And I can't sleep.
I wonder if the Angels
Hear my thoughts,
Because I can hear them
Clear as day.
I'm lonely, and tired,
But sleep won't come.
Tossing and turning.
Nothing helps.
Memories I want to forget
Come creeping back,
And in the darkness
I hear voices
Taunting me,
And I am wide awake.
Noises seem louder,
And I wish I were dreaming.
But I am dreaming.
Aren't we always?

© Tatyana Z., Norwood, MA

The author's comments:
I couldn't sleep, so I wrote this to help me get my thoughts out. I hope it isn't awful, because right now, I'm only half awake...
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Columbus BRONZE said...
on Oct. 20 2016 at 6:43 pm
Columbus BRONZE, Columbus, Ohio
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Aww thanks. That means a lot :) I love your Night is Coming by the way
Ellea SILVER said...
on Oct. 20 2016 at 4:55 pm
Ellea SILVER, Touchet, Washington
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This article is absolutely amazing! You are really good!