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I Am Tired

Every once in a great while, I experience a day like today. The fog drifts in. Not all at once. Just a little at a time. Chipping away at my light.... Seemingly robbing me of smiles and humor that are the typical me.

Today. I look in the mirror and am aghast at my reflection. Symmetry no longer.... fr<x>amed only in grotesque darkness.

The old familiar numbness envelopes me like a well worn blanket...as if damping my light and muting my joy.

Today I do hear chirping birds nor do I see brilliant spring colors. Only gray grass and charcoal colors do I see.

I do not wish for encouragement. I do not wish for light. I dream only of long sleep and no voices.

I think perhaps love should not have to be so hard. Perhaps I have discovered the far side of empathy. The Universe and I are not on speaking terms this dreary Texas day. F%ck you universe for making me feel. Just let me go.
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DaughterOfRain
I think sometimes it's necessary to sit awhile in the shadows. Then, when the light pierces through the gray and conquers the dark, you'll shine a bit brighter. It'll be okay.
Texaspilot · 51-55, M
This was a beautiful poetic response. Thank you.
mmorgam
I would also steal you as my English teacher. :-)
DaughterOfRain
Haha, I'm a librarian. Will that do? :)