Them
I prayed for sleep.
I hoped to dream.
But they never let me.
They never let me close my eyes.
I prayed for sleep.
I hoped for dreams.
I wanted to let my mind be happy.
I wanted to rest.
My mind wanted to sleep.
My heart wanted to dream.
But they wouldn’t let me.
They never let me go.
When I die they will hold me tight.
Not even when I die will I rest.
Because they never let me sleep.
They never let me dream.
They overpowered me.
I tried to fight but my
Fears and worries never let me sleep.
I want to rest.
I need to dream.
I need my mind to be free.
My mind needs to fly,
But they wont let me go,
They’ll never let me go.
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