I gaze in this mirror

I see what others see
I make my image different
So I don't have to fit in
I use this mirror as a key

I lock myself away
With these thoughts and emotions
I cover my heart and soul
Behind these clothes of black and grey

I stare at my image without a sound
I wish to be individual
But whilst I don't realise
My courage has not been found

We are all scraped in pain
We cover it up with a smile
We all say we think different
But in reality we are all the same

I gaze in this mirror
I see everyone
All thoughts and emotions
This feels too familiar

Freedom has far gone
You tell yourself
To keep calm
And carry on.
- Joe Georgiou

I can't sleep
My eyes plays tricks
I think and think
My mind travels so far and deep

I can't breath
Like a drowning sensation
My lungs lack oxygen
This feels like a horrible death

I feel like crying
But I'm too restless
I still can't sleep
But I keep on trying

I think and think
Over and over
I toss and turn
It's dark but I still blink

Round and round
My thoughts go on
Everlasting
I can't hear a sound

I lay very still here
Pillow under my head
Blanket over my body
Still not showing a tear

Goodnight brain
You confuse me
I still wonder
Why I give myself this pain
- Joe Georgiou