I am often kept awake at night,
as my eyes shed my grief in rivers.
They slide down the side of my face,
to pool pockets of despair in my ears.
You tucked me in by sliding a blindfold on,
blinding me to the tormented souls I hear at night.
You told me sweet dreams by gagging me,
silencing me from answering the tortured lamentations.
You forgot to clog my ears.
I can hear the cries clearly.
Pleading for their lives,
for the acceptance I receive daily.
I am often kept awake at night
listening to agony i was told to ignore
As the roar of terror breaches my eardrums,
my body quakes in tribulation.
I am often kept awake at night.
How can you lay there with me and not scream at the injustice?
I am often kept awake at night.
How does your heart not pound in anguish?
I am often kept awake at night.
How can you ignore the misery you have caused?
I am often kept awake at night.
Do you rest soundly listening to your lullaby of death?
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