Sleeping With My Eyes Open – Asha
I sleep with my eyes open to watch time fly by
To gaze at my dreams, secret wishes crossing the night sky.
To see the amazing moments that seem so real at the time
To watch silently as morning light burns them out of my mind.
To witness my dull bedroom transform into a world of hope
To create my own world or religion and dub myself pope.
To write my life story in pencil, eraser in hand
To make my happiness not a request but forever a demand.
I sleep with my eyes open because all bad things happen in the dark
To stare into the eyes of our corrupt world, stare into the mouth of the shark.
To not be scared to rock the boat, to ruffle the waves underneath it
To shake the surface of this war ship we like to call our planet
To see people be praised for reeking havoc, given medals and a sash
To watch them destroy the lives of others and not bat an eyelash
To go through the motions everyday, convincing everyone and myself I’m fine
To know deep down inside that years ago I had crossed that line
I sleep with my eyes open so I won’t end up answering death’s call
But maybe sleeping with my eyes closed isn’t too bad after all.
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