Fight or Flight
This dream I wish I wished tonight.
Black. Pitch. Nothingness.
The prequel to hell.
A jostle of hyperbole emits a distinct smell.
A mimicry of murmurs alert.
Monstrosities, god’s gift to the world.
An exodus of echoes encased in concrete.
Born to stand tall so others may dance.
Why don’t you smile? Can’t you have fun?
Isolation isn’t healthy but you shouldn’t be here.
We can smell the combat that lives in your fear.
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This poem puts words to how I feel during my many sleepless nights, or worse, the nights I sleep but have dreams that make me wish I hadn’t. PTSD is the cruelest joke of all. “Black. Pitch. Nothingness.
The prequel to hell.” is specifically incredible. I have begged and screamed and pleaded just to sleep and dream of pure black nothing. You are not alone. Sending you well wishes.